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Has anyone anyone ever tried Rolfing? It's my latest addiction!!

JasoninBoston — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:53:20 GMT

Rolfing is an extremely deep form of massage that works to re-align your body. Because they work so deeply--it can be extremely painful while you're getting it done. However, it can help to realign the body so wonderfully, that it ends up really eliminating pain for a period after the sessions. That's been the case with me!!

I have severe joint issues. I've had a number of surgeries and one joint replacement (knee)--with more replacements scheduled (the other knee, both ankles and both shoulders). Due the the issues in multiple joints, I walk in a very imbalanced way and I am always in a lot of pain.

Rolfing has been something that's given me some relief in dealing with these multiple issues and I am curious if others have also found a benefit from it.

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Ms X — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:48:02 GMT

You should do what your orthopedic surgeons advise regarding this rolfing. It is their opinion that matters.

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TuesdayTaylor — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:45:34 GMT

Sounds interesting, @JasoninBoston. I'd like to learn more about it, I'll check it out.

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mousiegirl — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:47:09 GMT

@JasoninBoston wrote:
Rolfing is an extremely deep form of massage that works to re-align your body. Because they work so deeply--it can be extremely painful while you're getting it done. However, it can help to realign the body so wonderfully, that it ends up really eliminating pain for a period after the secessions. That's been the case with me!!

I have severe joint issues. I've had a number of surgeries and one joint replacement (knee)--with more replacements scheduled (the other knee, both ankles and both shoulders). Due the the issues in multiple joints, I walk in a very imbalanced way and I am always in a lot of pain.

Rolfing has been something that's given me some relief in dealing with these multiple issues and I am curious if others have also found a benefit from it.

@JasoninBoston I havn't done this, but remember seeing it on a talk show eons ago. I use a roller, painful, but a good pain, and the relief is great. I have also used the miracle ball, small, but goes deep, and this works well, but the roller is better for bigger areas. I don't think it alligns anything.

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JasoninBoston — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:54:25 GMT

@Ms X wrote:
You should so what your orthopedic surgeons advise regarding this rolfing. It is their opinion that matters.

Thanks for your concern! They know about what I do with Rolfing, swimming and pilates and tell me that I should just do what I think helps. All the various major joints need to be replaced so it's not like the Rolfing etc is going to damage anything more!!

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JasoninBoston — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 21:49:48 GMT

@TuesdayTaylor wrote:
Sounds interesting, @JasoninBoston. I'd like to learn more about it, I'll check it out.

It's really helped me!!

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I am still oxox — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:30:20 GMT

I am in pain after a normal massage, this would devastate me.

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sidsmom — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:30:04 GMT

@JasoninBoston

Yes! DFW only has several licensed Rolfers...and I'm so fortunate to have one near by!

Several years ago, it seemed I had little nagging injuries which wouldn't go away, no matter how many times I would go to the chiropractor. I did my research & began working on the fascia covering all these old injuries.

I had a bad sprain on my right ankle waaay back in high school. Over the many years since then, if I would injure something, it was always on the right side. Once I began Rolfing & working out the fascia kinks, especially on my right side, my flexibility/mobility became much, much better....and injuries are far & few.

Massage, chiropractor, Rolfing...they all have their place, but if I have any sort of kink, I immediately go to my Rolfer. It hurts, but it's a good hurt. Foam rolling on Steriods!!! Ha.

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:06:33 GMT

Yes, I went through the 10 week series of Rolfing about 15 years ago when I was having terrible back pain with muscle spasms. I have to admit that my back problems really became much better after Rolfing. at that time, my joints were just starting to bother me.

I have since had both knees and both hips replaced, and my back is now mostly free from any pain at all. The bad joints contributed to my back issues. With the new joints I walk straighter with no limp.

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JasoninBoston — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:58:59 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
@JasoninBoston
Yes! DFW only has several licensed Rolfers...and I'm so fortunate to have one near by!

Several years ago, it seemed I had little nagging injuries which wouldn't go away, no matter how many times I would go to the chiropractor. I did my research & began working on the fascia covering all these old injuries.

I had a bad sprain on my right ankle waaay back in high school. Over the many years since then, if I would injure something, it was always on the right side. Once I began Rolfing & working out the fascia kinks, especially on my right side, my flexibility/mobility became much, much better....and injuries are far & few.

Massage, chiropractor, Rolfing...they all have their place, but if I have any sort of kink, I immediately go to my Rolfer. It hurts, but it's a good hurt. Foam rolling on Steriods!!! Ha.

Wonderful!! This is my approach too: massage, chiropractor, Rolfing... And then the traditional Dr's as well!! I am having lots of issues from my knee replacement so that's making me think of waiting a bit longer before having more surgeries! Thanks for your post

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JasoninBoston — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:01:41 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:

Yes, I went through the 10 week series of Rolfing about 15 years ago when I was having terrible back pain with muscle spasms. I have to admit that my back problems really became much better after Rolfing. at that time, my joints were just starting to bother me.

I have since had both knees and both hips replaced, and my back is now mostly free from any pain at all. The bad joints contributed to my back issues. With the new joints I walk straighter with no limp.

I am grateful your replacements have gone so well!!

.My knee replacement was last December and they want to do all these other joints. I am pausing a bit with more surgury since I am still not feeling strong enough to go through more!!