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margsee
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Hi all - I've now been "rolfed" twice, and this is my 5th day in a row with actual, honest improvement. The process can be painful at times (very deep tissue pressure), and is not covered by insurance, but it's worth every penny and any pain. Not only am I on my way to structural integration (goal of Rolfing & another name for it) but through the information from my rolfer, I've learned exactly which muscles are tight and I can address them specifically. When their tension is relieved, I am aligned (and nearly pain free!). Also am decreasing my meRAB already.
So for my SI injury, turns out my quadriceps are very tight, more so on the unaffected side. The ilispoas on the unaffected side is tight. And the entire back, with the lurabar area on the left being the tightest. I didn't feel much improvement in the first day or so but then it occurred to me to try stretching all those muscles before I get out of bed. (That's when my pain would normally kick in every day as I stand and the load of my torso yanks my pelvis out of place.) So first I stretch my thighs & low back, not my hamstrings on the bad side at all, and when I get out of bed - I'm ok!!! I do the stretches twice more during the day and again in bed at night.
Of course, it is most likely different for everyone, and the extent or age of your injury (I'm at 16 mos) is probably relevant, but I wanted to share that I am finally on the road to full recovery. In 2007 I was in pain 75% of the time. Thus far in 08 it's been 50-60%. This last week I'd say 30%. And lower pain levels.
All I want to know is why 4 different physical therapists told me either not to stretch at all, or didn't tell me what to stretch specifically! Once I had the info, it was kind of a no-brainer.
Hope this helps someone!
So for my SI injury, turns out my quadriceps are very tight, more so on the unaffected side. The ilispoas on the unaffected side is tight. And the entire back, with the lurabar area on the left being the tightest. I didn't feel much improvement in the first day or so but then it occurred to me to try stretching all those muscles before I get out of bed. (That's when my pain would normally kick in every day as I stand and the load of my torso yanks my pelvis out of place.) So first I stretch my thighs & low back, not my hamstrings on the bad side at all, and when I get out of bed - I'm ok!!! I do the stretches twice more during the day and again in bed at night.
Of course, it is most likely different for everyone, and the extent or age of your injury (I'm at 16 mos) is probably relevant, but I wanted to share that I am finally on the road to full recovery. In 2007 I was in pain 75% of the time. Thus far in 08 it's been 50-60%. This last week I'd say 30%. And lower pain levels.
All I want to know is why 4 different physical therapists told me either not to stretch at all, or didn't tell me what to stretch specifically! Once I had the info, it was kind of a no-brainer.
Hope this helps someone!