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Exceptional shift in the thoracic spine

Posted on 01/19/2025 at 8:34 PM

My client experienced a major car accident, which resulted in him being thrown from the vehicle. The accident caused major injuries to his thoracic spine, which necessitated a fusion in his thoracic spine and an insertion of a plate in his lower right leg. However, the hardware in his thoracic spine failed and was removed 18 months after the fusion and was not replaced. Despite the impact trauma, my client’s lateral line was remarkably good although he did have a pronounced lordotic curve which is not visible in this back profile and did improve in the after image.  This session showed exceptional movement in his back profile where an upward right-to-left shift allowed for equal weight distribution down the centerline of his body. The shift indicates a better alignment and balance in his structure. Going forward, the next area of focus will be supporting his structure through work in his lower legs with special attention to his left foot; by addressing these and other areas we plan to enhance his stability and balance with better movement patterns.

Forward Head Profile

Posted on 01/13/2025 at 11:50 PM

Great results from my client’s first session can be seen in this before-and-after image. There is a very dramatic shift in the repositioning of his lateral line profile. We will continue working together to maintain this progress and make further improvements in subsequent sessions. Paying attention to shifts in the client’s internal states of awareness will be integral to the process. This is an example of a physical metamorphosis. My client has a muscular build, and there is slightly less flexion in his thighs after the session. Making room for his head to move back posteriorly was challenging due to the dense muscular development in his upper shoulder girdles. However, we created the necessary space for his head to move back and rest comfortably on top of his shoulder girdle, as it should, rather than being forced forward as shown in the "before" picture. Achieving this balance, with his head properly aligned atop his shoulder girdles, lifts the anterior portion of his upper body, alters his balance from a lateral line perspective, and allows gravity to provide greater support to his structure. This adjustment will not only feel better for him but also be more beneficial overall.

Lateral Line of Gravity

Posted on 01/06/2025 at 12:53 AM

Favorable representation of my client moving toward the vertical in this before-and-after from a single session. My client was in town for a short time after moving away a few years ago and it was great to touch base again for a session. She remains proactive in her health regimen of healthy eating and active in an exercise protocol. In the Rolfing process we encourage our clients to embark on the journey toward becoming more upright. In this image you can see that movement, as there is much less flexion in her thighs helping to move toward the vertical. The more vertical with support, the more one is aligned in the field of gravity and that is beneficial to the client. The direction going forward would be to continue in the refinement of her lateral line.

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