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Posture is a critical component of understanding health and how it is maintained in the human body. Since Rolfing® Structural Integration directly affects one’s posture, this article will help you recognize certain aspects of postural problems as well as some of the things Rolfers™ will do to help you with the pain relief and management. What is Good Posture? Most people think of good posture as sitting up straight or standing with the shoulders back. Just as commonly, people understand that posture is about more than their anatomical integrity, but about how the person inside the body is feeling and expressing themselves. How are the two compatible? “The best posture you can adopt when pursuing your goals is neither to stand nor sit. The best position is to STANDOUT! Everyone may be sitting; but don’t sit! Many people may be standing; but don’t just stand. When you stand, be outstanding!” -Israelmore Ayivor, The Great Hand Book of Quotes Freedom Healthy posture is not about having a straight back when sitting, or as simple as rolling the shoulders back. Healthy posture is characterized by structural and anatomical integration, gracefulness in movement, and a sense of lightness in the body. It is an expression not just of who a person believes themselves to be, but of who they really are in their expressions and actions. Lower Body Posture originates everywhere and nowhere in the body. However, since our thoughts and attention are naturally drawn to what we see, we tend to think of posture as having to do primarily with the upper body (chest, head, shoulders). Rolfers look at the body from head to toe and many sessions revolve around organizing and lengthening the core of the body through the support of the inner legs. Specifically, Rolfers work on developing a vertical connection between the heels, calves, hamstrings and posterior pelvis. They also develop a vertical connection up the inside of the leg into the pelvis, and through the interosseous region of the lower leg. Integration within the lower body is one of the most important elements of good posture and approximately a third of the 10-series is dedicated to organizing the lower extremities. Pelvis When people complain of back pain problems or lower back pain, they’re typically only aware of the pain itself, not its origin. The pelvis and the sacrum are two of the most important structures that influence posture. Typically, whatever is going on in the pelvis is reflected in the spine – this is because the pelvis is the base of support from which the spine rises. Perhaps one of the most important goals of the Rolfing 10-series is to horizontalize the pelvis and “free the sacrum.” To do this, Rolfers need to release the muscles around the hips, the upper legs, the lower back, and the psoas muscle. “Some individuals may perceive their losing fight with gravity as a sharp pain in their back, others as the unflattering contour of their body, others as constant fatigue, yet others as an unrelentingly threatening environment. Those over forty may call it old age. And yet all these signals may be pointing to a single problem so prominent in their own structure, as well as others, that it has been ignored: they are off balance, they are at war with gravity.” -Ida Rolf Psoas The psoas is one of the least commonly known muscles in the human body. And yet, it plays so important a role in posture and movement that Ida Rolf called it “the muscle of the soul” and considered it the most important muscle in the human body. The average person will likely go through their entire life without ever feeling their psoas, and yet it is the muscle that connections the spine to the legs, integrating walking with upright posture, and support the relationship between humans and the field of gravity. When the psoas is functioning properly, walking and movement in general take on a feeling of effortlessness – it is precisely in the total absence of any tension (and hence of acute sensation) that we know the psoas is doing its job properly. Atlanto-Occipital Joint The Atlanto-Occipital Joint (or AO joint) mirrors the sacrum and vice versa. When the sacrum moves freely between the two halves of the pelvis, walking and movement naturally evoke a fluid quality to the spine that terminates in the AO joint. If the AO joint is blocked, tension from inner musculature and fascia, and from the mechanical force of walking, gets stuck in the neck, and radiates back downward into the shoulders, arms, and spine. This is why nearly every session in my Rolfing practice includes neck work and sacrum work. We have now reviewed that posture is not just a simple, static state, but an integral and holistic expression of integration within the body. Rolfing therapy can release tension in areas that are critical to discovering excellent posture. Whether the result is improvement in how your back feels while working at a computer, or if it enables and improves your athletic performance, the core message is that Rolfing can make a positive difference in your life. ...read more
By New Austin Rolfing April 07, 2017
A lot of men are hesitant when it comes to talking about manscaping, especially when it comes to the male Brazilian wax or as we call it the Manzilian wax. But we are here to assure you it's just another grooming service and it is no big deal at all! The Manzilian wax includes everything back, sac, crack and shaft. All the hair is removed with wax leaving you clean, smooth and hair free. At Glow Spa and Wax House we try to make your waxing experience as enjoyable as possible. Our wax is applied at a low temperature making it not too warm during application and quickly removed in sections of hair growth. After the wax we use the Lycon waxing system’s perfect finish oil then a light, whipped tea tree moisturizer to remove any wax or oil residue and sooth your skin. During the service you will be offered a towel to drape the areas that are not being waxed and may be asked to assist with holding the skin taught from area to area. Aftercare includes exfoliating at least every other day with a fragrance free body wash and a loofah of your choice. The Manzilian wax lasts about 5-6 weeks before you need to return for your maintenance waxing. You may see the hair grow back thinner and softer than if you had trimmed and the results last far longer than if you were to shave. Overall the waxing itself is not as painful as you would imagine,, especially with the Lycon precision waxing system. Stop by our location in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin, Texas and give it a try, if you’re feeling a little adventurous ;) - Jessica www.austinglowspa.com ...read more
By Glow Spa & Wax House September 05, 2015
Okay, so we all know waxing hurts right? Well, we are here to tell you how you can minimize that pain by a significant amount! The Lycon waxing system used at Glow Spa and Wax House brings waxing in comfort to a whole new level and will actually minimize pain greatly. Some of you may believe wax is just wax, well it isn’t. The Lycon system changes everything! You know that pain and tenderness you get after a wax for almost another day? Say goodbye to that feeling. Our clients are leaving with almost no discomfort or pain because this wax doesn’t cling to the skin. It is also loaded with essential oils and comes with a whole system of pre and post treatments to prep and smooth your skin. You won’t leave feeling sticky because there is no sticky residue. After the wax we will apply a soothing tea tree whipped moisturizer that will make your skin will feel cool and calm. We carry 5 different types of Lycon waxes at or waxing salon to help ensure we have the best type of wax for all of the different areas of the body and hair type we are working with. Our waxers are passionate at what they do and have years of experience under their belts. We are also lightning fast with all body waxing services, but will never try to rush you out of the door at our waxing salon. We are thorough, hair perfectionist and like to ensure hairs are not broken and spots are not missed. I hope you’re up for the challenge! Stop by our full service female and male waxing salon in the Allandale neighborhood or Austin, Texas for a quick and virtually pain free waxing service – Jessica ;) www.austinglowspa.com ...read more
By Glow Spa & Wax House September 02, 2015
Horse massage helps ease many problems including serious illnesses or injuries but a veterinarian should always be consulted first. It also helps eliminate many toxins and eases stress by relaxing the horse. A horse massage therapist should have training in evaluting problems and different massage tec... ...read more
Sports massage therapy is a growing field with more and more people looking into it everyday. Breaking into this field can give you unlimited growth opportunity. Many people choose to provide massage therapy with a specialty such as sports massage to increase their business exposure. ...read more
