Rolfing® is Fascia Manipulation
Changing the Fascia Changes the Posture, Alignment and Range of Motion of the Body
Fascia: The Tissue of Structure
The image here shows fascia under magnification, revealing its intricate, spiderweb-like white structure that provides strength and stability in multiple dimensions simultaneously by surrounding muscle fiber.
To understand fascia, think of an orange. While the orange is mostly liquid, it maintains a solid form, thanks to the thin white translucent material—the orange’s fascia. Similarly, the human body relies on its fascia to hold its structure and maintain integrity.
This vital tissue is what Rolfers work with to create the profound and lasting changes in the body. By manipulating and releasing adhesions that have formed in the the fascia, Rolfing restores balance, flexibility, and alignment at a structural level.
How Does Rolfing Release the Fascia?
Fascia/Connective Tissue Is the Key to Profound Results in Bodywork
Fascia, also known as connective tissue, is incredibly tough and resistant to change, which is why it often becomes a hidden source of pain and dysfunction.
Over time, postural imbalances, repetitive movements, sustained contractions, and prolonged stress allow adhesions to form in the fascia. These adhesions restrict the movement of muscle fibers, binding them into shorter lengths. This is the root cause of inflexibility and many pain conditions throughout the body. Though deep tissue massage is excellent for releasing muscular tension, the hidden troublemaker is adhesions in the fascial network.
Rolfing works by applying a deep hands-on technique called myofascial release in an orchestrated and specific manner for the releasing of these adhesions in the fascia, restoring the muscle fibers to their full length. This immediately improves strength, restores proper range of motion, and resolves the restrictions causing pain and stiffness.
Rolfing is the deepest and most effective form of bodywork. Its unique intensity allows it to reach and release the deep & dense fibrous tissues often responsible for chronic pain and mobility issues.
While the therapy is intense, it’s also deeply satisfying—you’ll feel the changes happening in real time and know that it’s working.
This is why athletes, musicians, sedentary people, pain sufferers, anti-agers and people seeking a deeper experience and higher quality of life utilize Rolfing.
