Rolfing Ten Series session three completes what was initiated in the first-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 tissue can be navigated in the three planes of movement and dimension. The Frontal, sagital, and...

Back pain in pregnant women is a very common complaint. In fact, as many as 80% of pregnant women will have back pain at some time during their pregnancy. There are several types of back pain that occur among expectant mothers, but low back pain is the most common. But why does your low back hurt during pregnancy? Backache can occur for a number of reasons, which can be reduced to two main...

Defining sciatica and mentioning its affects on pregnancy: The nerve that extends from the lower back to the legs and feet is the sciatic nerve. This nerve is responsible for the sensation in the muscles of the region, i.e. the legs. This sciatic nerve, at time, tends to inflame, mainly because of application of severe pressure in one s backside, or due to a previous injury. This...

In the past, a patient suffering from Disc problems may have been prescribed Pain killers / Medications, Instructed to refrain from physical activities, referred for Physiotherapy, received Steroidal Shots or Injections, and when they weren t progressing, they were sent for Spinal Surgery. Frankly speaking only 5% of Back pains require Surgeries; the other 95% can be dealt with Conservative &...

Sciatica, you know that pain that runs down your leg. The pain that drives you crazy and stops you enjoying so many activities. It nags away and even makes you feel tired and grumpy. Imagine waking up without sciatica. Being able to do all your daily tasks without that real pain in the butt . Just think of all the things you could do again. Wouldn t it be great if you could just make it...