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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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Session Two

The first Rolfing session is a beautiful way to introduce the work to the body. It cultivates a deeper awareness of what is really happening, it is a place of adaptability & inquiry. An awareness of more support is palpable going into the second Rolfing session. The coded description of the work is Second hour: support/palintonicity (2-3-4) bilateral support. “The feet and lower legs are critical; you must have support for the parts above. Even more critical is the ankle and the way those joints fit into each other.”-IPR.

 

Assess lower legs & the arches of the feet. The main goals are to create support for the pelvis with structures above it and lengthening the back. To create support we look at the spring of the arches in the foot and how the weight is transmitted through the foot. Rotations in talus & calcaneous balance or inhibit the structure from aligning based on rotation/counter rotations and horizontal hinges at knees, ankles, and toes. Counter rotations between agreeable segments of the carpal or metacarpal bones deepen an imbalance in the body above. Work towards resolving asymmetries in low leg & knee.

 

After working plantar fascia, and retinaculum, test how the fibula responds in dorsiflexion via interosseous membrane, working to resolve rotations & counter rotations between segments of the feet and low legs. Free up restricted drifts in the tissue so that the legs & feet can differentiate & integrate. Dr. Rolf called this the body geometry or the natural organizing effect based upon the structures balance & alignment in the vertical gravitational field.

 

The back needs lengthening and releasing of the erectors of the back, moving up & in at the wide portions & down & away where the tissue is narrow. Work with flat spots & side bends with their associated rotations to integrate the support and palintonicity above the supported pelvis. It’s great for the client to connect through the feet while seated, exploring the relationship of the eye of the foot.

 

An exploration with down/up is always a profitable movement in the second session resourcing. Rolf yoga works well with integrating the second hour work. This exercise mimic’s the movement of the foot in gait. For the neck, work the cervical tissue in the direction of correction. Slow melting amounts of pressure can be given with the client seated and work with elbows into the clients traps. With client supine, place fingers in sub-occipitals, lengthening into posterior portion. If there is time some standing tracking before finishing is great. Pelvic lift or pull should be considered when ending.

 

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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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Session Three

The Rolfing Ten Series session three completes what was initiated in the first-hour, defining the body in three-dimensional space (x,y,z). This session should allow the inhibited tissue in the sleeve to ease, and enable the work to transition to a deeper layer in the fourth session.

 

The tissue can be navigated in the three planes of movement and dimension. The Frontal, sagital, and transverse planes are functional movement planes of potentials (x,y,z) that are usually inhibited because of asymmetries in the tissue and structure. The tissue in a similar manner has three primary planes of potential, it can lengthen, rotate, and flatten (x,y,z).

 

The main goals in the Rolfing third-hour are to address structural relationships that limit the lateral line, Z dimension, and address associated rotations/counter rotations in the arms, legs, and torso. Develop a more balanced relationship between the shoulder girdle and thorax enabling it to move freely on ribcage and in lateral line by addressing the structures that shift the body anterior and posterior.

 

Differentiate the arms from the scapula and address inspiration/expiration issues and horizontals by resolving the structures that are associated with the primary tilt contributors. The thorax to pelvis relationship of freeing eleventh and twelfth ribs, Q.L. and thoraco lumbar fascia down to L4 must all be addressed in the third-hour. Tractioning on the clients arm while it is extended above their head in sideline exposes the spatial relationships of these segments. Work to further normalize side bends with rotations in the spine and the effect that it has on the ribs.

 

This is a great opportunity to detail work up each vertebrae addressing side bends with rotations, and drift’s of the thorax. The position of the vertebrae dictate’s the direction of the drift or vise-versa. The ribs are directly affected by the asymmetry in the spine. The ribs are directly affected and acted upon by the position of the segments above and below one another. Make sure to work the x,y,z planes in the tissue of the IT band lateral line and continue to horizontalize the pelvis.

 

Address the interosseous membrane of low leg by addressing the x,y,z planes in the tissue and the tibia fibular relationship. Seated back work in flexion and extension, and push reach with pelvic triangle awareness. The back work at MDH should lengthen front and back proportionately. The client should be seated on rami with cued direction of awareness, rolling forward into flexion (yield) and extending up (push). Pelvic lift, general neck work and lift at the sub occipitals to end.

 

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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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Movement One

Rolf Movement Integration is necessary to include in each Rolfing ten series session and inclusion of subsequent pure movement integration sessions are an absolute gem when time allows for them to be rolled into the Rolfing Ten-Series of Structural Integration.

 

The form or structure of the human body is a product of the nervous system and sub-consciousness mind. The fascia is the container of expression or the web of life; literally the human starts off as a streak of energetic potential and blooms into so much more. The respiratory diaphragm is primary from the digression of the heart and the rest of the web spins off from there. So our movement is our expression of the way we breathe.

 

The way we breathe is the way that we live. Breath and a deep felt sense of its patterns are vital to our healthy perception of reality. The first of three movement sessions will include a functional breath release taken from Greenmans’ Principles of Manual Medicine.

 

Start with the client walking to assess through client’s self discovery where breath is bound and or flowing in the thorax and pelvis. It should be noted if the inspiration or expiration is more desirable. The client can lay supine on table and observe breath again in and out of the chest, belly, and pelvis. If restricted breath is in chest, release can be explored by placing hands on either side, one hand on pectoralis the other under the same side scapula, with fingers pointed inferiorly.

 

The breath should be expansive in to A-P gamma resistence on inhale and contractive on maximum exhale. Gamma compression into ribs infero-posterior and scapula supero-anterior past previous resting point will create new expansive potential. Explore to a new resting point, exaggerating direction of breath and move both hands anterior, same side with fingers pointing inferiorly. With right hand on pectoralis and the left at the bottom of the ribs meet the client’s exhalation with gamma resistence then on the exhalation compress and exaggerate past previous resting point to a new one. Repeat on other side.

 

This exercise is usually associated with a new expansive ability to experience breath, as well as exposing a subtle lift. Bring client to standing and assess their gait cycle and how this breath release transmits through the body. A felt sense of lift and ease is usually associated with this technique enabling a more authentic expression.

 

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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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Session Four

The Rolfing Fourth-hour is a session of Support and Palintonicity (4-5-6). Transmission and support are goals for the client that is running concurrently in sessions four and six. By the Ten Series fourth session the sleeve should be at ease so that a deeper layer can be affected.

 

Support is vital in the structure and should be resourceful after this session. Support from the second and third hour should be observable, so going into a third opportunity of working with the feet is optimal. With the lateral line established we can further the bi-Lateral and pre-vertebral support initiated in the second hour by working the internal midline including pelvic floor. Work to resolve tilt and shift in the pelvic girdle by addressing the primary contributors in the midline.

 

The main Rolfing goals are to lengthen the midline and to initiate support of the legs through the pelvis by releasing lines of tension at the ramus of ischium, perineum and peritoneal cavity, thereby effecting pelvic floor. By de-rotating the tissue of the femur it is possible to normalize and balance this segment at the pelvis. The fascia of the rami of the pelvis must also be addressed to normalize the fascia of the femur. Horizontals at knees and ankles could be resolved by the end of this session.

 

The direction of correction switch’s between most segments and must be understood and observed for the palintonic line to emerge. It should include differentiating the peronials from gastroc/soleus and quadriceps from adductors for hip extension. The sacro-tuberous ligament extending off of hamstring attachment on both sides of the coccyx will be addressed to create space for the sacrum to breathe. Continue to work the primary contributors to shift in the pelvic girdle. The back work will further consider side bends with rotations and develop the integration of the pelvis/spinal relationship in seated work by working LDH and trapezius.

 

The first half of a two-part indirect diaphragm release can be done in this session and completed in session five so that potential in core by breath can emerge. This release is done with the client on their side and practitioner’s hands gamma contacting pelvic and respiratory diaphragms with awareness on breath cycle.

 

Head and neck work will be general in the compartment where lines of tension manifests from first rib, enabling continuity and congruence in thoracic inlet. A Pelvic lift will finish. ” Pay special attention to the Adductor Magnus, this is as much a hamstring as it is an adductor.” -IPR.

 

The Certified Rolfing Ten Series has the potential 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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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Session Five

 

In the Rolfing fifth-hour session it will be more obvious where the girdles are inhibited. The sleeve is more at ease and the deeper structures can be observed and addressed.

 

The three planes of movement of the structure and tissue have to be addressed to enable a deeper sense of the contra lateral relationship to emerge. The fluid contra-lateral movement that is most advantages to us humans is experienced when all three planes have been released and integrated. The way that the two girdles communicate through the core is going to be examined so that fluid contra lateral movement can manifest in gait. Session five: Support/lPalintonicity (5-6-7) Upper pole of axial complex. “Congruence between segments precedes higher order. When the lines of transmission are eased, they give way to palintinos.”

 

The main goals are to create more space in the core, enable more lumbar freedom in flexion and extension, and initiate a visceral release. Attention to working with the drifts in the tissue of the anterior torso will help to resolve asymmetry in the tissue of the thorax. To create more space in the core assess x,y,z restrictions on the core by working with the primary contributors of tilt and shift in both girdles. Lengthen what need’s to be more vertical, derotate that which need’s less rotation, and fluff what has become flat.

 

The shoulder girdle may need to be more differentiated to further normalize breathing, the psoas may need to be lengthened and or quadriceps released at attachment to ease lumbars. The drift’s in the lumbars are the same drift’s in the psoas and quadratus. Assess if LDH is short in back and address psoas and quadratus lumboram to de-rotate tissue and create space.

 

If torso is short in front, release forces in the rectus abdominus that impinge on core space and function. A short rectus attachment in front can pull ribs too narrow or wide so assess if ribcage is more inspiration or expiration fixed and work with the drifts in the direction of correction to further decompress the ribs. The back work should continue to consider side bends from anterior aspect and breathing from a posterior one.

 

The indirect diaphragm release can be completed in this session and works well because of its direct relationship to the core. The client on their side gives the hands of the practitioner access to thoracic inlet and cerebral crus and falx diaphragm’s. With a subtle gamma touch the practitioner can resource the client from the outside while the client meets the Rolfer from the inside. The breath should be expansive and exploratory. Neck work will also be in anterior compartment with emphasis on congruence of movement and relationship to the core. A Pelvic lift or pull will finish.

 

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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John Barton, Certified Rolfing-Session Six

In the Rolfing hour 6 the work begins to make another shift in the Rolfing protocol: Palintonicity Adaptability/Support (6-7-8) Core expressing through the lower pole.

 

This Rolfing session will complete the leg work of 2-4-6 of support, and complete pelvic work of 4-5-6 of transmission. The support was initiated in the second hour and cyclically returns bi-session as a focus and goal. Transmission is viewed as a session-to-session goal and focus when we are finished opening the sleeve.

 

The potentials initiated in each and every session up to session six have been preparing the body to differentiate making more space and integrate the space in motion. When looking at the back of the body it is important to recognize the posterior reflections of the fifth hour anterior work. The drift’s in the tissue flow in the transverse plane or x-axis and thus are a rotational issue in the asymmetry of the thorax.

 

“Adaptive capacity at the hips precedes order in the spine. Organization in the core and sleeve precedes order in the spine. Order in Axial complex precedes order in the head.” The main goals are to balance the pelvic girdle by organizing legs and intra pelvic structures, and free the sacrum and the spine from any remaining drift’s and rotations in posterior soft tissue. Establish horizontals in the legs by working the lines of tension to resolve rotations and counter rotations in posterior leg segments.

 

The primary tilter’s and shifter’s are different from left to right side so special attention should be given to working the asymmetry in a way that is congruent. This session literally travel’s from the plantar fascia all the way up superficial back line over the calcaneous, gastroc, soleus, knee, hamstrings, rotators, sacro-tuberous and sacrospinous ligaments. When observing the posterior axial fascia, side bends with rotations are to be worked in the direction of correction so that the organization in the whole structure from toe to head can emerge. Neck work should be with client supine for mobility and translation in flexion/extension.

 

Rolfing addresses the osseous components in the neck by affecting the direction of the tissue in translation; Chiropractic deals with translating the bone with high velocity manipulation, leaving the tissue unaddressed. Seated work is assisted movement through all three functional planes depending on the amount of integration that has occurred thus far so G or G’ tendency should be obvious and observed. A deep felt sense of verticality and support are usually experienced when this session is concluded. Pelvic lift or pull will end sixth-hour session.

 

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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