I started the Rolfing Ten Series a few weeks ago. I thought I’d post my progression.
It started with a trial session one month ago, by reviewing any health problems. None.
My goals. I do a lot of deskwork and wanted to work on posture, and loosening up some tightness in my neck and back.
I’ve been getting deep tissue massages about every 3 weeks for 6 months. While, it felt nice, the effects were temporary.
Each session seems to start and end with walking. The Rolfer observe a bit of imbalance on my left side. I’ve been working on rehabbing a bunion on my left foot, so my right leg is stronger. Also, some tightness in my left shoulder, and slouching and rounding of the shoulders.
The Rolfer indicated that the sessions are divided into thirds: areas that I want to work on, the
Ten Series, and areas that she identified.
The Rolfer applied some firm pressure to various areas. I can’t specifically recall where, neck, back, elsewhere. I can’t say that I noticed any great changes immediately after the trial session. Mostly, I learned to focus on my general posture, and that did help.
Two weeks passed, before I could get in for the first session of the ten series. I recall firm pressure on my lats while lying on my sides. Also, on either side of my spine, while I leaned forward in a chair. Again, no big changes, but I was better able to work on posture. I also worked on engaging my left foot, found the trigger point for the big toe extensors.
One week later, I returned for the second session. Some work on the neck and back, and on my feet and lower legs. She held my lower leg above the ankle, while I slowly moved each foot clockwise and in reverse. Interestingly, I noticed that evening that my feet felt more relaxed. I already do a lot of self massage in my feet, but this was a real difference after session 2. I noticed this change while walking and running. My landings were more solid and better balanced.
That evening I also noticed that my right trap was a bit tight. I worked at massaging it, and was able to find some trigger points. It was sore for a few days, but is more relaxed now.
The day after, I tried working on my right lower leg, as my foot has felt tight for a while. It took a while to figure out, but eventually I found some deep trigger points in both lower legs. I found the Body Back Body s-shaped hook to be helpful. Again, sore for a few days, but improving.
On the 2nd day, I also found some trigger points in my left lat while weightlifting. The S hook came in handy again. The 4th day, my right lat need some attention. Both are still sore now, but starting to relax.
So interestingly, as I head into my third session, I’m noticing that I’m better able to identify and release various trigger points.
It started with a trial session one month ago, by reviewing any health problems. None.
My goals. I do a lot of deskwork and wanted to work on posture, and loosening up some tightness in my neck and back.
I’ve been getting deep tissue massages about every 3 weeks for 6 months. While, it felt nice, the effects were temporary.
Each session seems to start and end with walking. The Rolfer observe a bit of imbalance on my left side. I’ve been working on rehabbing a bunion on my left foot, so my right leg is stronger. Also, some tightness in my left shoulder, and slouching and rounding of the shoulders.
The Rolfer indicated that the sessions are divided into thirds: areas that I want to work on, the
Ten Series, and areas that she identified.
The Rolfer applied some firm pressure to various areas. I can’t specifically recall where, neck, back, elsewhere. I can’t say that I noticed any great changes immediately after the trial session. Mostly, I learned to focus on my general posture, and that did help.
Two weeks passed, before I could get in for the first session of the ten series. I recall firm pressure on my lats while lying on my sides. Also, on either side of my spine, while I leaned forward in a chair. Again, no big changes, but I was better able to work on posture. I also worked on engaging my left foot, found the trigger point for the big toe extensors.
One week later, I returned for the second session. Some work on the neck and back, and on my feet and lower legs. She held my lower leg above the ankle, while I slowly moved each foot clockwise and in reverse. Interestingly, I noticed that evening that my feet felt more relaxed. I already do a lot of self massage in my feet, but this was a real difference after session 2. I noticed this change while walking and running. My landings were more solid and better balanced.
That evening I also noticed that my right trap was a bit tight. I worked at massaging it, and was able to find some trigger points. It was sore for a few days, but is more relaxed now.
The day after, I tried working on my right lower leg, as my foot has felt tight for a while. It took a while to figure out, but eventually I found some deep trigger points in both lower legs. I found the Body Back Body s-shaped hook to be helpful. Again, sore for a few days, but improving.
On the 2nd day, I also found some trigger points in my left lat while weightlifting. The S hook came in handy again. The 4th day, my right lat need some attention. Both are still sore now, but starting to relax.
So interestingly, as I head into my third session, I’m noticing that I’m better able to identify and release various trigger points.
