Michael Black Rolfing

What can Rolfing do for TMJ/TMD?

What can Rolfing do for TMJ / TMD? — Michael Black Rolfing® TMJ at its core is a dysfunction of the joint itself. As such, in a Rolfing session or series, we work to structurally align the various fascial elements of the jaw in order to allow proper functioning in the joint, which can help release the painful area, or at least allow it to heal properly.

The importance of overall body alignment

The Importance of Overall Body Alignment — Michael Black Rolfing® Rolfing is all about alignment. So what’s the big deal? Why should I worry about whether my hips stack over my feet or not? There are several reasons, and being a Rolfer, this is a topic I could talk about for hours on end. But let’s focus on one of the more basic issues right now: the physical ...

Elephant Journal Article: 3 Exercises to improve your meditation posture.

3 Exercises to Improve Your Meditation Posture. | elephant journal Should I sit with a straight spine? Do I have to do full lotus? Does my right hand go on top, or is it my left?

Neck Pain is one of the most common afflictions people come to Rolfing to address. Pain in the neck is a common saying for a reason - it can range from being just annoying to debilitating. It can come about for a variety of reasons, so let’s take a look at some of the most common ones and how we address them with Rolfing.

What can Rolfing do for Neck Pain? — Michael Black Rolfing® Neck Pain is one of the most common afflictions people come to Rolfing to address. Pain in the neck is a common saying for a reason - it can range from being just annoying to debilitating.

This may seem like an odd thing to say, but in a very real way your body is constantly struggling against itself. Throughout your body there are layers of restrictions which cause you to move, stand or sit in certain patterns and positions.

Don’t Fight Yourself: How Rolfing can Improve Athletic Performance — Michael Black Rolfing® Quit fighting yourself.  This may seem like an odd thing to say, but in a very real way your body is constantly struggling against itself. Throughout your body there are layers of fascial restrictions which cause you to move, stand or sit in certain patterns and positions. 

3 ways Rolfing can transform your life.

3 Ways Rolfing Can Transform Your Life — Michael Black Rolfing® Rolfing is often seen as a sort of transformative work. Let’s explore three areas where Rolfing can help you transform: physically, proprioceptively, and habitually.

What does being "tight" really mean?

What does being "tight" really mean? — Michael Black Rolfing® More often that not, I hear clients report that areas are "tight". It's an incredibly common description, and often goes along with areas that are "sore", "stiff", or otherwise just painful. So what does "tight" actually mean? And what can we do about it?

Here's a goal: Feel good in your body.

Here's a goal: feel good in your body. — Michael Black Rolfing® What are your body goals? Often times when people think about goals for their body it has to do with losing weight, getting in shape, or eating better. These are all wonderful goals and very noble pursuits, but today I want to talk about another type of body goal: actually feeling good.

Yoga was a major influence in Dr. Rolf's development of Rolfing Structural Integration. From a young age, she used yoga to help deal with her own issues, including scoliosis and arthritis. She studied and practiced for many years, at one point even declaring yoga as "the best exercise system ever devised, if the student worked with a good teacher," according to Jeff Lin, Certified Roler and archivist.

Rolfing and Yoga — Michael Black Rolfing® What makes Rolfing and yoga such a good combination? The answer is pretty simple, and somewhat surprising.

What can Rolfing do for heel pain and plantar fasciitis?

What can Rolfing® do for heel pain and Plantar Fasciitis? — Michael Black Rolfing® Plantar Fasciitis is a painful disorder where the plantar fascia, the band of connective tissue along the bottom of the foot, becomes painful. Generally, this is caused by postural imbalances or overuse of the feet from long stretches of standing, walking, or running.

What can Rolfing do for low back pain?

What can Rolfing® do for low back pain? — Michael Black Rolfing® Low back pain is an issue that’s near and dear to my heart, because it’s what brought me to Rolfing in the first place - I struggled with it for several years before finding Rolfing. So how can Rolfing help low back pain?

Rolfing and Success

Rolfing® and Success — Michael Black Rolfing® In addition to relief of physical symptoms, Rolfing® may help improve how you communicate with others. Studies on communication have shown that 93% of our communication is non-verbal. Take a second to visualize your ideal picture of a successful person. Chances are, they are standing upright, smili...