Got ROLF'd

[Rocky3540]

Third time to go see a ROLF therapist. Its like a massage but very painful. Worked a lot of knots out and after three my flexability is improving. Anyone have any experience with this?

[frozensparky]

I have an appointment coming up soon to deal with a few nagging injuries. This week I'm deloading to get a little rest as well.

[cockywop]

What is ROLF.

Is it similar to trigger point therapy or ART?

[Rocky3540]

What is ROLF.

Is it similar to trigger point therapy or ART?

It takes muscles and realigns them where they belong.

http://www.rolf.org/about/massage

[KeithTheSnake]

Thank you. This thread inspired me to explore ROLFing. I found a certified Advanced ROLFer, and I spoke with her at relative length. I now have my first appointment scheduled in early December. Hopefully, this will be the answer to my nagging shoulder pain.

[Rocky3540]

Thank you. This thread inspired me to explore ROLFing. I found a certified Advanced ROLFer, and I spoke with her at relative length. I now have my first appointment scheduled in early December. Hopefully, this will be the answer to my nagging shoulder pain.

From what i have learned it is a process. I went in for back issues and just now on the third was there really extensive back work done. We shall see. If anything, i am starting to enjoy the pain. Weird.

[acrawlingchaos]

I have an appointment this Saturday. Lower back and hips...no flexibility and super tight. Has now kept me from squatting for 3 weeks. I'll definitely update.

[2nd_chance]

It thought it was a ROFL therapist...

[mal1ce]

Actually, you can just refer to them as Rolfers.

and from the thread Forzensparky started here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=149215853

The Rolfing theory is this; if you go to a chiropractor to have an adjustment, the chiropractor will adjust bones putting them back into place. Usually it takes several adjustments with a chiropractor to resolve an issue. The "problem" with the chiropractor technique from the Rolfing point of view is this, the bones aren't really what's out of place, they are the end result. What's out of place are the muscles and tendons attached to the bone that have spasmed, shortened, or become less flexible thus pulling the bone out of place. This is what Rolfing works with, the deep tissue fascia, muscle, ligaments and other connective tissues.
Now dont think I'm bashing Chiropractors, I believe in both. I have an amazing sports Chiro here in town that I use in addition to the Rolfing I have done.