Structural Integration balances and aligns the body along a central vertical axis by slowly and progressively balancing the tensions in the fascial network. Rolfing restores the body's normal length and flexibility. The post Rolfing Explained first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture ..read more

Take a deep breath It should not come as a surprise that one of the keys to maintaining respiratory health is in the breath.  How do we maintain respiratory and aerobic capacity? What role does the flexibility of the spine, rib cage, and shoulders play in our ability to take a deep breath and fill... Read more » The post Exercises for Maintaining Respiratory Health first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more

There is a mystical quality to the first years of life: we evolve and change so quickly. During this formative period, connective tissues are relatively soft. With Rolfing, a small amount of the right input can create opportunity for the body to become more organized and balanced. Each of us, from the day we are... Read more » The post Is Rolfing for Babies & Children? first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more

For many, the experience of Rolfing unlocks something so profound and innate – a feeling of being more yourself. Rolfing, and its founder, Ida P. Rolf has touched and inspired so many of us. Who was she? Biochemist & Pioneer Ida Rolf was a native New Yorker. At a time where women were fighting for... Read more » The post Who Invented Rolfing? first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more

Physical stress mirrors emotional suffering “Physical stress mirrors emotional suffering, relief from physical constraint markedly affects emotional misery.” – Dr. Ida P. Rolf While Structural Integration directly addresses the physical manifestations of stress the emotional implications can be far reaching. As structural issues are confronted they often surface with emotional content. Chronic tension, traumatic injuries... Read more » The post Can Rolfing Help with Stress? first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more

Rolfing: A pathway towards health Structural Integration helps your body to develop optimal balance and coordination for standing, sitting and moving – at any stage of life. Structural Integration unlocks the limitations of chronic tensions, habits and injuries so that you can discover the freedom of energy efficient movement. Structural Integration is a path towards... Read more » The post The Benefits of Rolfing first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more

Fascia organizes & shapes us Fascia, a connective tissue, is the packing material of the body. It envelopes the muscles, bones and joints and holds us together supporting the body structure and giving us our shape. Fascia organizes and separates: it provides protection and autonomy for the individual muscles and viscera. It joins and bonds... Read more » The post How Does Rolfing Work? first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more

While Structural Integration has the potential to affect profound change, great respect is paid to the comfort range of the client so that the process is a nurturing one. People often experience relief as chronic holding patterns are released. Brief periods of discomfort are associated with the “letting go” of chronic stresses and unhealthy postural... Read more » The post How Does Rolfing Feel? first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more

Fascia, a form of connective tissue, is central to our posture and movement.  Fascia wraps around each muscle, bone, and organ and plays an essential role in organizing our structure in the gravitational field. It is also an integral part of each cell in the body.  The post Fascia & The Rolfing Technique of Structural Integration first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is often diagnosed in babies under the age of two. The symptoms of autism occur within a wide spectrum from mild to severe. Often, people with ASD have challenges with  learning, communicating, behaving and interacting with others. Children with autism often... Read more » The post Does Craniosacral Therapy Help With Autism?  first appeared on Frome Physical Therapy - Rolfing -CST -Acupuncture -CST ..read more