First Structural Integration session, Is Rolf Session painful?
Posted by Solberg Center at 5/23/2008 1:30 PM 
Categories: Solberg Center For Structural Integration Plano Dallas
Tags: pain management Dallas Rolf Yoga pain relief adhesions therapy Structural Integration alternative Texas health Frisco muscle Dr. Ida Rolf fascia
Categories: Solberg Center For Structural Integration Plano Dallas
Tags: pain management Dallas Rolf Yoga pain relief adhesions therapy Structural Integration alternative Texas health Frisco muscle Dr. Ida Rolf fascia
OK, I'm the one clients meet when they first walk in the door, or call for information. Could I perform my job and educate and inform clients as to the process and benefits of Structural Integration? The answer: not for long. The most effective spokesperson for a product, I believe, is one who uses their own product, so I decided to take the plunge. The first session in a series of ten.
Now I have a lot of years of, lets say, difficult living behind me, and the cumulative effects were taking a toll on my body. Every day, the first steps taken out of bed were a huge chore, bending over to pick something up was best planned ahead of time and a block of time earmarked for the event. Aches, pains, stress related mystery knots and the toxins, Oy...don't get me started on the toxins.
One may hear the experience is painful. From my point of view, yes it was. It was if rusted bolts were being forcibly loosened after years of inactivity, and I could imagine from the bolts perspective, more than a little uncomfortable. But the pain is only there for the moment, and the relief was very noticeable. During the session I even learned how to breathe and could feel the stress leave my body with every exhalation.
When it was over I felt, well, lighter, like I wasn't fighting gravity and a huge sense of calm, the likes of which I had not had for years enveloped me from top to bottom. My range of motion had improved and I was standing straighter.
I now look forward to my next session. Will it hurt? Probably, but then again I'm a huge baby. Will it be worth it. Oh yeah.
I would enjoy reading others comments about their 'first session' and what expectations they had, or preconceived ideas they may have had about the whole process.
Yours in lightness. Geoff Hill
For more information on The Solberg Center and Structural Integration call 972-398-3430 or visit our website.
It has been several years since I had rolfing Session 1 with Michael, but I won't forget it. I remember feeling how it learned to breathe (!) and how to walk properly.
Michael, I am honored to have you as a friend, as well as my rolfer, and to be your webmaster!
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Thanks for the comment Kerrie! It is an honor to have you as a friend as well. Thank you for continuing to receive Rolf work from me over the years. You have taught me a lot. Michael
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