Structural Integration, which was developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, aims to separate bound-up connective tissues (or fascia), which link the muscles to the bones and restore balance to the body. "Rolfing literally releases the joints," Dr. Mehmet Oz said on Oprah.com. "When you talk to folks about the impact it has on them, a lot of them just stand taller. A lot of the work is just freeing you up to live the way you're supposed to.” Feelings of discomfort or pain are alleviated. As a result of the process people often appear taller and slimmer. Some actually gain anywhere from ¼” to over one inch in height. Others gain greater flexibility, a feeling of lightness and fluidity, better balance, increased breathing capacity, increased energy and greater self-confidence. Benefits like less stress and improved ability to handle life’s challenges are reported. Individuals are competing in sports in their 60’s and just as fast or agile as they were 20 years before due to the work.

“If you can imagine how it feels to have a fluid, light, balanced body, free of pain, stiffness and chronic stress, at ease with itself and the earth’s gravitational field, then you will understand the goals of Structural Integration.” according to Ida Rolf who pioneered these techniques. When a person lives without pain their life is very different. Some clients say their body feels like a tailor-made suit or just that they feel great, the pain is gone. There is energy to do what you want to do and life is fun again. At the same time, it is important to remember that Structural integration is a very personal process, because no two people are alike, their experience and the benefits will never be exactly the same.
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This is the second of 4 articles about Dr. Rolf’s work. The next one is about athletics.