Rolfed Again

I had another Rolfing session last Thursday. The results of the first, if you read about it, allowed me to walk, albeit with my cane, 2 miles which was a tremendous accomplishment for me. The session took about 2 hours but on Friday I woke up and was free from the pain in my hip that had been there for 20 years and actually was able to walk, unassisted without a limp and without my left heal dragging behind me. On Saturday we ate dinner with our rolfer and his wife (who works hand in hand with him) and even they were amazed how stable I was. I though I would need to sleep more for a day or so as my body adjusts to all the adjustments made to it but I was so well on Friday I did not even take a nap.

Several people asked me about Rolfing when I first mentioned it so I though I would include the address here
www.rolf.org. This is a brief introduction to what Rolfing does.
Rolfing® Structural Integration
A form of hands-on manipulation and movement education developed by Ida P. Rolf over 50 years ago, Rolfing Structural Integration works on the connective tissue (fascia) to release,realign and balance the whole body.
Rolfing Structural Integration enhances your posture and freedom of movement. It is not painful, and may bring dramatic results, including
• injury recovery, including repetitive motion
• pain reduction, including back pain
• stress relief
• increased flexibility
• headache relief
• better balance and ease
Yesterday my husband and I went to a place out of town where there was an older gentleman who sold old bikes. He had a fixer upper trike that we purchased for seventy-five dollars. Our next door neighbor is putting on new tires, a more comfortable seat that was supplied with the purchase, and fixing some other minor problems. I expect later this weekend my husband and I will go out to Flatwoods County Park, a six mile paved loop through the woods for bicycling and skating. The last time we went I rode my scooter but it ran out of battery too fast and my husband was unable to go such a slow speed. I doubt if I go much faster on a trike, but I will turn around after 30 minutes and head back to the truck to sit in the shade and wait for him to finish the course.

Being able to move is such a wonderful thing. I never imagined I would be able to walk so well. Everyone is so amazed. I go in for another session the week before we leave for Utila to go diving. I want to make certain I am in tip top shape for that.

If you live in a city and you want to try getting rolfed, look under either rolfing or massage therapy in your yellow pages. Some phone companies list it differently. Just look for a certified rolfer who has gone through the complete Rolf Institute training, and, preferably, an advanced rolfer and movement specialist. It is worth every penny, and the cost is a pittance compared to the cost of doctors and other treatments.

Have a wonderful weekend