Breath Integration-Certified Rolfing Fort Worth

Structural, Postural and Rolfing Functional Integration acknowledges the breath as primary in enabling the body to realize a new potential, the body organizes around the breath and the way that it expresses stimulating a pre-movement in the whole body system. Breath is something that few are truly aware of until it is realized, like the heartbeat and all of our visceral functions, they operate with or without our awareness and when the awareness occurs there is a profound sensation of inclusion. Support in the body and the way we breathe are mirrored to each other in the anatomy and physiology of the science of movement and life. When the posture and breath are realized while lying, sitting, standing or moving a sense of support, direction and ease have more potential and Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement demonstrates its power by making the breath a central part of the practice and life. 

Movement Integration-Certified Rolfing Fort Worth

Dynamic capacity in the physical body is based on its dynamic capacity in all 3 planes of movement. The 3 normal planes of function in the body are frontal, sagital, and transverse. The body’s many movement potentials are a sum total of the combinations of movements produced in the 3 planes from each segment involved. Like wise the spines 3 primary functions are in these planes and are known as flexion/extension, side bend, and rotation.

 Any inhibited or restricted tissue in any plane or any segment shifts the body’s house of cards. Rolfing provides the Certified Rolfer an opportunity to organize the body in gravity in all three planes.

 

Rolfing and yoga are two parts of a whole that utilize an inquiry of a greater potential. Hydrating, differentiating, and integrating the connective tissue matrix of the body can reduce resistance in the body. Budokon provides technique designed to bring the whole being to a higher level of order through dynamic and integrative movement enabling a more authentic expression. 

Certified Rolfing Fort Worth-Functional Spinal Six

John Barton is a Certified Rolfer with advanced trainings in spinal and biomechanics and has a Rolfing Practice in the Museum District of Fort Worth, TX. This video communicates the necessity to have a functional dynamic spine and demonstrates how easily rolfmovement exercises can be performed at home before or after Rolfing sessions to help integrate the work fully. Photographs documenting his clients potential results available at:

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Rolfing Fort Worth/Dallas and Rolf Movement

Since my Rolfing endeavor began, one thing has become clear, Rolfing uncoupled from movement cues will not get the same results. What once seemed abstract, except for the occasional aha now seems much more tangible. It seems that which begs the question what is Rolfing is also begging the hallows of movement protocols as well. Here is how I have incorporated movement into table work with a client through session 5:

 

Complete the Rolfing first hour working with 3d breath exploration on table and standing Second hour: Rolf movement yoga on table and seated on floor, coupled with standing traction. Third hour: arm drops and ocular uncoupling of limbs of expression. Fourth hour: connecting eye of foot with pelvic floor and ocular uncoupling with limbs of support. Fifth hour: walking bell clapper: moving from LDH and exploration in sensation of releasing anal triangle .

 

My training in Budokon affords me the opportunity to work with movement in a unique way. There are dynamic postures that I feel have the ability to evoke contra-lateral movement if done with movement cueing and possibly without. For example, fighting monkey, playing monkey, kimodo dragon, water wheel and others. Walking with awareness of the spine and its 2 girdles ability to counter rotate each other in gait cycle, the loading, unloading, reloading sensation emerges. I also like the imagery that rubber bands are connecting the two girdles, upper to opposing lower on both sides, so that when walking there is a sensation of one band shortening bringing shoulder and hip closer while the other is lengthening.

 

With the client supine I start with 3d breathing. I place his feet into my thighs as I stand at the end of table, as connected to the earth in standing. Guiding the client to allow one shin to float towards sky while allowing the other Gastroc to be heavy towards the table. Essentially flexing one knee and extending the other slightly, guiding him as if he were walking. Imagery of walking through ankle high water then up to knees and pelvis, cultivating a relationship to LDH (both sides) 30 min.

 

Begin with Rolf yoga 5 minutes, with walking exploration of relationship of heaven to earth with him being the cream filling (weight/volume) 5 min. Vestibular-ocular-cervical reflex for 20 min. Your client should have great results and a fun experience, also relief from back and shoulder pain. Buoyancy!

 

*Impression-weight, plantar surface stimulation, shape, volume, inside/outside

*Expression-3d breathing with impression, fixed diaphragm inhibits expression.

*Coordination-inhibiting inhibition, cueing with one posterior leg heavy the other   anterior leg floating, with imagery of walking through eyes of foot.

 

The Certified Rolfing Ten Series has the ability to reduce pain and release tension in the connective and myofascial tissue of the body associated with TMJ, CTS, RLS, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Fascitis, Bunions, Scoliosis, and Cerebral Palsy. Fascial asymmetries can cause foot, leg, knee, hip, back, shoulder, neck, arm, hand, and head pain; integration therapy is necessary. Orthopedic, Chiropractic, Physical, and Massage Therapist recognize Rolfing and Rolf Movement as premium pain management utilizing Structural, Functional, and Postural Integration. I am a Certified Rolfer with advanced trainings in spinal and biomechanics and has a Rolfing Practice in the Museum District of Fort Worth, TX,  to see some photo’s of my clients proven results go to my webite @:

 

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Dysfunctional Asymmetries-Certified Rolfing Fort Worth

As a Certified Rolfer I periodically have clients who do not fit the typical assessment profile, when I say that I mean that it could be difficult to assess certain clients because at first glance some of the clients I am speaking about appear to be functionally asymmetric but at the same time it is difficult to identify the orientation or direction of the pelvic and shoulder girdles. If it were not for the obvious segmental imbalance or their own description of the specific joint pain and unexplainable pain they have in specific quadrants of the body it would be confusing to identify to say the least. For those Rolfers or Structural Integrators who are in the know about functional/dysfunctional asymmetries you know the patterns I am speaking about and the patterns are so elusive that not even the most sophisticated of conventional therapists know how to label them, how to treat them or how to structurally integrate them. The pattern causes the skin and connective tissue or fascia profundus to be extremely non-responsive and rigid to the point that it just simply does not respond to touch and if it does it is only momentary until it resumes its prior state of rigidity. The client will communicate that they are tight or stiff all over and the feeling of needing to be stretched or put in traction is a result of feeling jammed in the shoulder and neck, elbow, wrist, hip, or ankle. This type of pattern is what those in the know will refer to as a dysfunctional asymmetric and in the next few blogs I will speak more about assessment and treatment.

 

 

John Barton, Certified Rolfer® and Rolfing® Fort Worth-TX-Dallas-Austin-Arlington-Denton-Texas.

 

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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Dysfunctional Asymmetries

As a Certified Rolfer I periodically have clients who do not fit the typical assessment profile, when I say that I mean that it could be difficult to assess certain clients because at first glance some of the clients I am speaking about appear to be functionally asymmetric but at the same time it is difficult to identify the orientation or direction of the pelvic and shoulder girdles. If it were not for the obvious segmental imbalance or their own description of the specific joint pain and unexplainable pain they have in specific quadrants of the body it would be confusing to identify to say the least. For those Rolfers or Structural Integrators who are in the know about functional/dysfunctional asymmetries you know the patterns I am speaking about and the patterns are so elusive that not even the most sophisticated of conventional therapists know how to label them, how to treat them or how to structurally integrate them. The pattern causes the skin and connective tissue or fascia profundus to be extremely non-responsive and rigid to the point that it just simply does not respond to touch and if it does it is only momentary until it resumes its prior state of rigidity. The client will communicate that they are tight or stiff all over and the feeling of needing to be stretched or put in traction is a result of feeling jammed in the shoulder and neck, elbow, wrist, hip, or ankle. This type of pattern is what those in the know will refer to as a dysfunctional asymmetric and in the next few blogs I will speak more about assessment and treatment.

 

John Barton, Certified Rolfer® and Rolfing® Fort Worth-TX-Dallas-Austin-Arlington-Denton-Texas.

 

 www.rolfmovement.com/rolfing

 

 

John Barton, Certified Rolfing- Tibia/ Fibula De-rotation

Knee shear can most often be assessed as a dysfunctional compression and rotation between the tibia, fibula and femur. Functionally the proximal heads of the tibia and fibula should rotate together in the same direction and the distal heads should counter rotate but when the function becomes dysfunctional both heads proximal and distal will rotate in opposite directions causing a shear in the knee or a chronic and painful compression. To alleviate this dysfunction you must identify the functional rotation of each innominant bone and associated femur then identify the orientation and direction of the tibia and fibula.  To work in the direction of correction is to take the proximal heads of the fibula and tibia in the opposite rotational  direction of the femur and the distal end of the fibula in the same direction as the femur which means that is a counter rotation of the distal heads of the tibia and fibula. To change the rotation of the tibia the fascia profundus to the periosteum must be picked, lengthened, fluffed, and de-rotated thoroughly in the direction of correction. Failure to properly de-rotate the tibia will result in further chronic pain of the knee and surrounding structures.

John Barton, Certified Rolfer® and Rolfing® Fort Worth-TX-Dallas-Austin-Arlington-Denton-Texas.

 

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Certified Rolfing Fort Worth-Knee Pain

If you have ever experienced knee shear or a tibia, fibula, femur in-congruency you probably found this dysfunction to be very painful and difficult to explain or address. With certified rolfing the dysfunction can be assessed and addressed by measuring the rotational differential of the tibia, fibula, and femur. Most likely the the proximal head of the tibia and fibula are not rotating in the same direction and the connective tissue enveloping these structures will need to be addressed systematically. Knowing the orientation of each innominant bone will inform you of the direction of correction for each side. You may be able to decrease the shear of the knee by itself or you may need to address both sides as well.

 

John Barton, Certified Rolfer & Rolfing Fort Worth-Dallas-Austin-Denton-    

                                         Arlington-Texas-Oklahoma

 

 

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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Pain Management

As the body succumbs to pain and dis-ease from genetics, injury, or trauma it is ever more obvious that space and organization in the body are necessary. Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement manipulates and re-integrates the tissue and nervous system to release, realign and balance the whole body, thus relieving pain, reducing compensations and enabling a more authentic expression. Certified Rolfing is the premium Structural Integration and pain management office in Fort Worth-Texas providing therapy resources for Orthopedic, Chiropractic, Physical, Psycho, and Massage Therapist. Specializing in assessing and addressing fascial restrictions associated with Scoliosis, Sciatica, TMJ, Fascitis, Fibromyalgia, CTS, RLS and common aches and pains in the legs, hips, back, neck, shoulder, and hands.

 

Usually postural issues or chronic pain in the foot, leg, knee, hip, back, neck or head leads an individual to a bone specialist like an Orthopedic or even a Chiropractic Doctor. When a bone is manipulated towards alignment, usually it will quickly recede back to its prior position because the bone is just part of an asymmetrical pattern that is encased in connective tissue or fascia that permeates the whole structure. The connective tissue that suspends and isolates each bone is distributed throughout the body, so the pain you have in one part of the body can feel associated with pain in another part of the body.Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement Practitioners can assess the individual’s whole structural and functional pattern in an attempt to bring the whole body towards a less painful structural potential.

 

Certified Rolfing de-rotates each segment of tissue in the body, the tissue between joints, rotating one section, and then de-rotating the next to bring the body towards resolution of the counter rotated segments. These counter rotated segments are theorized to be the agents of most of our unexplainable discomfort and pain. Some specialist will say that there is a need to operate or subscribe medication to resolve or mask the pain and in some cases that is true, but the Certified Rolfing 10 Series should always be the primary attempt at resolving these structural issues. Physical and massage therapy is great in some rehabilitative settings, but is a vain attempt at organizing the soft tissue segments in the body that predict, balance, alignment, and symmetry. The science associated with the techniques utilized in body organization is only available through the Rolf Institute and its highly knowledgeable faculty.

 

When assessing and addressing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome the connective tissue of the carpal, metacarpal, radius, and ulna are de-rotated and the reclamation of space allows our body geometry to resource towards a structural ideal and in most cases a pain reduction from easing the compressed segments. Like wise, frozen shoulder can be addressed in much the same way by addressing the respective segments in the X, Y, and Z coordinates in the connective tissue structures. If pain is caused by Scoliosis or even “common” neck and back pain the segments involved can be de-rotated towards a structural ideal and again in most cases the reclamation of space is associated with a reduction in pain. De-rotating these segments and reclaiming space in between the segments forfeited to an asymmetrical pattern can address some hip, leg, and knee pain.

Bunions, like CTS are a result of compressed and rotated/counter rotated ankle, metatarsal, tarsal, and phalanx bones that drive the first metatarsal bone medial or lateral with a subsequent counter rotation in the proximal phalanx. 

 

Restless Leg Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Plantar Fasciatis could possibly be addressed with Certified Rolfing. I have seen incredible results and improvement with these cases from the reclamation of space in the segments associated. These conditions seem to be connective tissue in nature so the Certified Rolfing Ten Series has the best science of any therapy, treatment, or program available to deal with pain associated with soft tissue issues. Orthopedic Doctors and Chiropractors are a part of a necessary whole in terms of pain management, and Physical and massage therapist have there respective places also, but not in the same context as Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement. No one therapy or pain management practice has all the answers but when viewed through a lens of practicality, Certified Rolfing is a great alternative to compliment conventional medicine and a Certified Rolfer can be located in or around most major cities.

 

The Certified Rolfing Ten Series has the ability to reduce pain and release tension in the connective and myofascial tissue of the body associated with TMJ, CTS, RLS, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Fascitis, Bunions, and Scoliosis. Fascial asymmetries can cause foot, leg, knee, hip, back, shoulder, neck, arm, hand, and head pain; integration therapy is necessary. Orthopedic, Chiropractic, Physical, and Massage Therapist recognize Rolfing and Rolf Movement as premium pain management utilizing Structural, Functional, and Postural Integration. Bioceuticals are an alternative, natural and non-toxic method of effectively addressing health and wellness through the lense of Bioceutical nutrition.

 John Barton, Certified Rolfer® and Rolfing® Fort Worth-TX-Dallas-Austin-Arlington-Denton-Texas. 

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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Movement Series

Rolfing and Rolf Movement have become similar terms used to describe technique that can foster a shift in structural and functional potentials. Rolf Movement will be the focus of this outline describing what a Rolf Movement four series incorporates into sessions to cultivate this shift.

 

Four independent sessions will explore breath, appendicular, axial, and cranial orientation and awareness. Simply by bringing awareness to an area, being with it and observing its intention, an individual can transform their container and initiation of expression.

 

After meeting with the client and discussing their history and information on the client intake evaluation, the first movement session can begin. Few are truly associated with their own breath, its rhythm, and when they hold it. It appears that the body organizes around the breath and its rhythm, be it hypo or hyperventilating. A walking exploration of breath and movement in gravity, fast and slow, is the best way to start the relationship.

 

When the client communicates a new awareness, have client move out of vertical gravity to supine position on the table to explore. The exploration should be from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet. A diaphragm release and integration can be utilized while the client breathes in and out of each bodily segment. The whole session should be at least an hour for standing and table exploration.

 

This second movement session should focus on support and how the feet and legs relate to the pelvis. The client should be able to begin with an increased awareness of breath and body from the first meeting. With the client vertical in gravity begin a walking assessment navigating sensation and awareness from the earth to the foot, from the foot up to the knee, and from the knee to the pelvis. Rolf yoga is great way to do some seated work with each foot, foot up toes down and toes up foot down.

 

Lye the client supine and explore heel drags with each foot. Knee overs help the client feel the relationship and weight of femur in hip, and sets up for Kaya Kalpa exercise to bring the support session together. These movements and exercises are technique for cultivating support for the pelvis.

 

As we move to the third movement session, we in turn move up the body looking at the relationship between the pelvic and shoulder girdles. Contra-lateral movement is the manifesting integration of the spinal engine. When there is little or no contra-lateral movement the mid-dorsal hinge needs a wake up call. With the client supine on the table, knees bent, and feet flat have client (push) right foot into table and (reach) across their body with the contra-lateral arm parallel with the right shoulder. The movement should be subtle, from the inside out.

 

Have client come into gravity and repeat in a seated position. A closed chain technique called Rolling wave is a great way to complete the integration. This technique moves from the foot to the hand and provides a serratus/transversus activation integration, which brings the work to the shoulder, neck and head.

 

Beginning with arm drops, feeling the weight and letting it fall without inhibition can address the head, neck and the shoulder girdle. The tendency is to hold on, and this is precisely what we are witnessing. Ocular decoupling limbs of expression affords the opportunity to release inhibitions in the range of motion restricted by perception, similar to ocular decoupling limbs of support which we did not do this series.

 

The final technique is called ocular-vestibular-cervical reflex. Its a large group of terms that communicates that the exproprioception feedback we use for hand-eye coordination will be able to release and reset. These four sessions combined will hopefully enable the client to experience a new reality. Humans spend allot of time looking, touching, and forming beliefs. Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement techniques help our species to be more integrally informed.

 

The Certified Rolfing Ten Series has the ability to reduce pain and release tension in the connective and myofascial tissue of the body associated with TMJ, CTS, RLS, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Fascitis, Bunions, Scoliosis, and Cerebral Palsy. Fascial asymmetries can cause foot, leg, knee, hip, back, shoulder, neck, arm, hand, and head pain; integration therapy is necessary. Orthopedic, Chiropractic, Physical, and Massage Therapist recognize Rolfing and Rolf Movement as premium pain management utilizing Structural, Functional, and Postural Integration. Bioceuticals are an alternative,natural and non-toxic method of effectively addressing health and wellness through the lense of Bioceutical nutrition.

 John Barton, Certified Rolfer® and Rolfing® Fort Worth-TX-Dallas-Austin-Arlington-Denton-Texas.

 

 

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