The Most Effective Natural Treatment for Nerve Impingements, Chronic Pain & Injuries

Finally, say goodbye to Neck Pain…

Rolfing is uniquely effective at addressing neck pain by reaching the thick, deepest fascia of the neck—far beyond the superficial muscles and tissues—right up to the cervical vertebrae in an area known as the Laminar Groove (highlighted in red in the illustration).

It’s in this groove where the chronic ache and stiffness of the neck often originate and lurk. Only by releasing this deepest layer of fascia can you achieve lasting relief—relief from issues often misattributed to arthritis disc problems or degenerative conditions.

Struggling to turn your head to look behind you in the car? It’s not a bone problem, and it’s not a muscle problem—it’s a fascia problem. Whether it’s whiplash, strain from activities, work-related injuries, or general stiffness, Rolfing works because it gets to the source.

Low Back Pain: A Problem That Can Be Solved

Low back pain and stiffness regardless of originating cause, has a potent combination of deep adhesions in the fascia. Unfortunately, adjustments and stretching alone often fail to provide lasting relief as they are mostly ineffectual at releasing this tough fibrous binding material.

With the unique anatomy of the lower back—it’s one of the densest areas of the body, with strong, thick layers of fascia, helping the upper body balance on top of the sacrum, but over time, it can become extremely tense and restrictive.

At the core of the low back is the quadratus lumborum (QL), the deepest low back muscle. When Rolfing reaches and releases the QL, you’ll notice!… it facilitates true, lasting change.

The Hip-Low Back Connection
Another key factor in low back pain is the complex relationship between the back, sacrum, and hips. Most of the back muscles attach to the sacrum and hip bone, while nearly all the hip muscles (particularly the lateral rotators) also connect to these same structures. This means that low back problems are almost always tied to hip issues—and vice versa.

In Rolfing, we address this interplay by focusing on “freeing the sacrum,” which helps create permanent results for both the low back and hips.

Why Rolfing Works
Rolfing is uniquely capable of working through the dense, deep layers of fascia to release tensions that may have built up over a lifetime. It goes beyond surface treatments, restoring mobility and vitality to your lower back.

Stop accepting low back pain as an unavoidable part of life—it doesn’t have to be. I’ve prevented the need for back surgeries and solved serious long-term back pain thousands of times over. In one particularly busy month in my Cabo office I helped 6 patients completely relieve their back pain and cancel their surgeries.

Regain Freedom of Movement in Your Hips - and feel decades younger.

Rolfing is the deepest of all types of bodywork and hip pain requires that depth to correct.

As people age, one of the first areas to lose mobility is the hips. Stiffness sets in, leading to a shuffling walk, difficulty bending down, and gradually limiting activities. Many avoid physical tasks, rely on medication, and withdraw from the things that make life enjoyable—they stop dancing!

Before Rolfing emerged in the 1950’s, there weren’t many options to address hip restrictions. Now, that’s no longer the case. The most common feedback I hear from clients is how much younger they feel after significant improvements in their hip mobility.

If you’re dealing with hip issues, Rolfing can help restore natural movement. I’ve even helped many clients avoid hip surgery altogether.

Quickly, Safely and Permanently Correct the Pain from Bulging Discs & Relieve Nerve Entrapments

Preventing Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Disc Fusions, Laminectomy, Carpal Tunnel Surgery...

"But the MRI or X-ray shows bone on bone!"
Or a "bulging disc," "degenerative disc disease," or "arthritis."

If you want to heal without surgery, it’s time to think more deeply about what’s really happening. When you see an MRI showing a disc bulge and you have low back pain, it’s natural to assume the bulge is the cause. The same goes for imaging that shows arthritis, "bone on bone," or other degenerative conditions. But here lies one of the great mysteries of the human body:

Just because these conditions appear on imaging doesn’t mean they are the cause of your pain.

Rolfing can’t reverse arthritis or degenerative disc disease, yet I’ve helped relieve the symptoms associated with these conditions for decades.

Did you know that 80% of people have a bulging disc and most never even know about it? When back pain occurs, doctors take an image and then often naturally presume the bulge to be the cause. However, in many cases, the real problem lies in your fascia. Strongly bound and adhered fascia maintains extensive pressure and compression on your tissues, discs and nerves.

Rather than surgically treating the effect of the compression it is far wiser to take the pressure off to see if that does the trick… and in hundreds of cases, including my very first patient in Boulder in 1999, I have safely and naturally corrected severe back problems and injuries.

Sciatic Nerve Pain

First of all, if you are reading this and you have sciatica, you need to know that Rolfing corrects sciatica easily and quickly almost every time. So stop suffering the agony and get Rolfed!

Two Primary Causes

  1. Lumbar Compression: Chronic tension in the low back compresses vertebrae, leading to nerve impingement and pain radiating down the leg. Even when imaging shows bulging discs or arthritis, the real solution lies in releasing the layers of fascia causing compression.

  2. Tight Piriformis Muscle: The sciatic nerve can also be compressed as it exits the pelvis, often by an overly tight piriformis muscle. This muscle, along with the other deep lateral rotators of the hip, frequently develops adhesions that contribute to hip pain and nerve compression.

Whichever is the source of your sciatica, and we will discover that in our sessions, releasing the fascia of the low back and hips readily relieves sciatic pain. It’s nearly a class 101 issue for Rolfers.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Nerve pain in arms and hands)

I’ve treated hundreds and hundreds of patients for nerve entrapments affecting their arms and hands as part of a National award winning program that I participated in with the State of Colorado. As Rolfers, we outperformed medicine and Physical Therapy by more than 80% across dozens of tightly measured indicators including cost, speed of recovery and sustained results.

The thing is, after treating hundreds of cases, it became clear that nerve entrapments in the arms and hands are frequently misdiagnosed and poorly treated while the solution, from the Rolfing and fascia perspective, is actually fairly simple and easy to treat.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
The median nerve runs through a "tunnel" in the wrist formed by carpal bones. Adhesions in the fascia (the palmar carpal ligament and flexor retinaculum) can narrow this tunnel, compressing the nerve. Surgery simply slices the ligament to "spring" the wrist open.

But this living tissue responds to Rolfing, which can stretch and release the fascia, resolving the issue without permanent side effects like losing the ability to bear weight on the wrist.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome:
This condition, often mistaken for something severe, is simply tight scalene muscles compressing the brachial plexus (a nerve bundle). Overuse, poor posture, or even emotional stress can shorten and tighten these muscles, causing tingling or numbness in the hands.

I’ve even treated a particularly extreme case where the blood circulation to the arms had become dangerously reduced. This patient, a silicone valley CEO, had gone to countless practitioners and the top clinics in the country to find a solution—nothing worked despite 2 years of intensive therapies. Exacerbated, she went to UCLA medical center… their recommendation to save her arms? Surgery to remove the first rib on both sides and the scalene muscles in the neck! Thankfully, Rolfing over a few months resolved the issue completely, sparing her from the unnecessary harsh surgery.

Explore Your Options Before Surgery

Rolfing is a proven, safe, and effective therapy for many conditions that are often thought to require surgery. While some cases may truly need surgical intervention, Rolfing should always be considered as a first option.

If you or someone you know is facing surgery, give Rolfing a chance—it might just be the solution you’ve been searching for

Release the Fascia

Rolfing: Eliminating Pain, Injuries, Nerve Entrapments, Disc Compressions, and Restoring Range of Motion

Rapid Relief, Lasting Freedom
Rolfing provides effective, lasting relief—even for issues often deemed permanent, overly complex, or requiring surgery.

The Fascia Connection to Pain and Stiffness

Fascial adhesions—the connective tissue restrictions surrounding your muscles—are a hidden yet primary cause of pain, stiffness, and limited movement. These adhesions compress nerves, inflame tissues, and disrupt circulation, often creating symptoms mistaken for joint or structural problems.

Rolfing addresses this root cause with a systematized and precise use of myofascial release, resolving adhesions and restoring movement where other therapies and surgery fall short.

How Fascial Adhesions Impact the Body

Adhesions in key areas like the spine, neck, knees, hips, or wrists compress surrounding structures, leading to:

  • Friction and inflammation.

  • Nerve compression and impingements.

  • Reduced circulation and lymphatic flow.

When Rolfing releases the fascia, it:

  • Relieves joint compression and nerve pressure.

  • Restores mobility and fluid movement.

  • Improves circulation and detoxification.

Resulting in pain relief, improved function, and a return to easeful movement—often without the need for invasive interventions.

Rolfing vs. Surgery

Contrary to common belief, nerve impingements and spinal issues are rarely caused solely by bones or discs. Instead, excessive tension in the fascia and muscles creates compression that misaligns bones and vertebrae.

Key Truth: Muscles move bones—bones don’t move muscles.

Surgeries often cut tissues to relieve this tension, but Rolfing works non-invasively, restoring alignment and balance by releasing fascial restrictions.

An Analogy:
Imagine your spine as a radio tower stabilized by tensioned wires. If the wires pull unevenly, the tower leans, causing strain. The solution isn’t cutting the wires; it’s recalibrating their tension. Rolfing works in the same way, releasing the imbalances that cause pain and dysfunction.

Proven Expertise

With decades of hands-on experience, I’ve probably seen many examples of what you are suffering with right now. If you’re unsure whether Rolfing is right for you, reach out—I’d be happy to discuss and explore how this therapy can help.