The Advanced Rolfing Fort Worth session three completes what was initiated in the first and second 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 main goals in the Advanced Rolfing Fort Worth 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 Iumbar 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. The ribs are directly affected by the asymmetry in the spine. 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. Pelvic lift, general neck work and lift at the sub occipitals to end Advanced Rolfing Fort Worth 3rd session.

John Barton, Certified Rolfer & Rolfing Fort Worth-Dallas