Myofascial Tissue Release and Structural Integration for Pain Relief

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Massage therapy is a modality of alternative healthcare first developed by Ida Rolf, who was a patient at psycho-pharmacology. She worked with the American Medical Mafia and became known to the world as a fan of massage therapy. The principles of Rolf's therapy are designed to heal someone holistically. Since then, massage has expanded into many different areas and massage therapists can specialize in Structural Integration, Sports massage, Human Energy Field healing and Alternative Health massage.

One of Rolf's main theories was that stress in the muscles caused constructions to shorten and elongate, which in turn cause pain. In order to deal with pain, a massage therapist would elongate the fascia which lengthens the muscles and improves posture. After the stretching is finished, the muscles are relaxed to alleviate muscle tension. Structural Integration is the term used to describe this process and is a major component of Rolfers technique.





Structural Integration (SIT) is the procedure for the bodywork therapist moving from one posture to another restoring harmony in the body. Rolfers believe that if we move our body in a way that it is accustomed to, it will automatically adapt to whatever new place we find ourselves in. If you are standing and find yourself leaning forward, how you will have your toes is more likely to be different than if you're lying down and looking up in a horizontal ceiling. This principle is what makes structural integration so important.

A good massage therapist will do a series of stretches, holds, pulls, presses and friction points to restore the structure to certain points across the body. These particular points will all have varying consequences on how the client feels and the amount of distress they experience. There are five zones that are commonly addressed when performing structural integration; the cervical zone, thoracic zone, sacral/spinal zone, lingual zones, and lymph nodes.

To begin the session, the client will be asked to relax in a comfortable seat. Then the session can start. The massage practitioner will begin their massage by applying gentle pressure to specific points in the body. After these points are targeted a rhythmical motion will be applied, much like a bellows.

Throughout the session the myofascial tissue is going to be manipulated. This movement will occur both during and between moves. In addition some extra pressure may be applied to specific joints or muscle groups. The goal of structural integration is to increase the overall flexibility of the human body. Some of the benefits of the type of manipulation and stretching include: reducing soreness and improving range-of-motion of joints.

Since Rolfers are trained in an open and effleurage kind of massage, there is a minimal restriction on where they can work. They don't need a special space to practice their techniques. Their massage is very general, which means it can be done anywhere and anytime. In actuality, they often feel completely mobile while they are receiving treatment. With their open style of motion and flexibility, Rolfers can work in almost any room and on any sort of surface.

Massage is not the first choice for treatment of chronic pain. But with Rolfers it can be combined with other treatment options and even used independently. A combination of massage and stretching techniques along with traditional chiropractic services can give you an awesome collection of pain relief. If you suffer from chronic pain and need to be treated for long term neurological issues, structural integration of the spine might be the answer. 구월동출장마사지 Myofascial release of the surrounding fascia helps your body restore mobility and reduce inflammation.