Rocky Mountain Rolfing LLC

15/03/2022

How does your pelvis contact a chair? How do you sit while driving? ¿or at a desk? Little things we don’t think about that can cause catastrophic mismanagement of our bodies. Here’s a rolf movement piece you can try.

20/11/2021

Changing the angle relationship with feet/hips from the ground vs. couch allows my shoulder girdle to have more freedom… so much easier to adjust to my body rather then powering through. Also better results! If you don’t have the joint capacity (image1) you are more likely to injure yourself. Rolfing movement therapy👣

13/11/2021

Give you feet some love. 👣♥️👣♥️

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28/10/2021

The vagus nerve starts in the brainstem and extends through the face, throat, heart, diaphragm, and all organs. When a person is under threat, the vagus nerve controls our fight, flight, or freeze responses. Each individual perceives threat differently. A threat stimulus for one individual might be a safe stimulus for another. Research has found that individuals undergoing repeated or chronic trauma often have a dissociation or shutdown of the vagus nerve. If this sounds like you, then you probably need some help. Feel free to reach out, find a somatic experiencing therapist at traumahealing.org, or find a method of healing your trauma that works for you.

[Polyvagal theory (poly- "many" + vagal "wandering") is a collection of evolutionary, neuroscientific and psychological claims pertaining to the role of the vagus nerve in emotion regulation, social connection and fear response, introduced in 1994 by Stephen Porges.]

15/10/2021

As we head into the “festive” time of year we may be spending more time with extended family. It’s common to feel anxious and overwhelmed with commitments and expectations. It also can be a time where we are reminded of family, friends or a loved one who is no longer with us, which can be painful. Perhaps if we drop expectations and allow for space we may see things unfold differently and connect with souls that matter. Maybe this year can be different. How can you create your future so it is a place of enjoyment and fulfillment rather than an energy suck? Ask this before you find yourself in the midst of all the crazy. 
Look for ways when you are not stressed that help keep you centered and collected so you can use those tools when life gets stressful. Accountability partners, therapy, meditation, work-out, self-care are all great ways that help me. What helps you? Less stress is less pain.

12/10/2021

Many of us have experienced a hot spot between our scapula and spine. This pain can show up as a knot, inability to take a deep breath, or a lack of range of motion. The nerve route runs along this hot spot area and is irritated when there is an imbalance within the system. If we look at serrates anterior, it retracts the scapula pulling it forward and around the rib cage. The rhomboids (antagonist of the scapula) do the opposite, pulling the scapulas in toward the spine and downward. Next time this hot spot shows up, here are a few questions to ask yourself:
“What’s the sensation I’m feeling?”
“Does the sensation change?”
“Does it go away or get worse?”
“What activities cause this?”
“Am I over-doing one activity causing an imbalance?”
“Am I under stress?”

Rolfing works to create better balance within your system. If this is going on, reach out for help.

22/09/2021

The sympathetic ganglia is part of the sympathetic nervous system, which regulates our flight or fight response.
The sympathetic ganglia are located on the left and right side of the spinal cord receive input from the splenic nerves and the organs of the abdominal and pelvic regions (celiac ganglia, superior mesenteric ganglia, and inferior mesenteric ganglia). When a rib joint dysfunction occurs a.k.a. “rib out,” you will experience very sharp stabbing pain. The rib articulating with the vertebral joint rotates dysfunctionally and squishes these sympathetic ganglia sending an alarm system throughout the entire body.

Rolfing is a form of soft tissue joint manipulation that can help reset the alignment of the costovertebral (rib-spine) joints.

14/09/2021

This is a 12” yoga wheel, which provides support to the spine while positioned in a very supported backbend. People with guarded backs often have superficial muscles that work harder than they should, and these muscles are never able to relax. Placing support, while giving the body the ability to find a new posture, is a great way to change our neural patterning to become more at ease.

This works great along the entire spine and between the scapulas. You can try to separate the scapula from the spine for better articulation. Using the proper support (each individual is different) we can re-program neural patterns, giving our neurons precise feedback. This allows for more awareness of the backspace. Proper neural patterning will relieve pain!

07/09/2021

If working on improving physical function, the number one focus should be on coordination, which helps us to fire the right muscle fibers at the right time. Coordination provides the proper amount of stability, mobility, and balance. For maximum performance an athlete’s strength, flexibility, power and endurance require coordination.

04/09/2021

Here’s a look at the right 6th rib. The 2nd picture shows how flat the rib is almost like a plate, and not perfectly round. The last pic shows where the rib articulates with the vertebrae. During inhalation and exhalation the ribs rotate up and down in order to maintain the volume of lungs in the thoracic cavity. The rotation in the ribcage is happening involuntary with the breath.
Bending forward (thoracic flexion) the ribs will approximate, upper ribs will inferiorly rotate (down) and the lower ribs superiorly translate (up). The opposite happens in extension. .
It’s common for a rib joint dysfunction aka “rib out” to happen. This can cause an incredibly sharp, stabbing pain often felt under the shoulder blade or front of chest where the heart sits. Injury, trauma, or dysfunctional patterns can cause this to occur.

01/09/2021

You are the co-creator of your life. Self worth is the law of attraction. If need be find help and a support system to get there.

30/08/2021

Morning rehab. I’m Introducing the precursor to my office! 😊
It is based on the principle of vibration therapy, it helps improves muscular strength, kinesthetic awareness and decreases muscle soreness. The end result is increased oxygen and blood flow, decreased pain, increased range of motion, and a quicker, more effective recovery time.
15 years ago I had surgery on my ankle(haglands deformity). I have 2 screws in my calcaneus, and not sure if it’s the screws 🤷🏽‍♀️ but some misalignment in my body is causing my talus bone to shift out of place when I go on runs, causing a stiff sensation and lack of range of motion in my ankle. It can take 2-7 days for my ankle to fully recover after a long run and for my limp to go away. This new device is helping me recover day of my long runs! 🙌🏽 I highly recommend!

29/08/2021

This class was 2 years ago, and I am still using every technique/ skillset Jonathan Martine has taught. Words can't express how grateful I am for the patience and distilled information you share, Thanks Jon!

Learning how to work with the nerves at a deeper level has been profound! This work today has helped me feel light and I’m getting more length in my gait! I’m psyched to be learning and taking this class from Jon Martine. .

29/08/2021

Shape shifting and moving with change is what allows us to expand in our human bodies. (Spiritual, mental, physical)
Staying in the same routine or patterns tend to shrink ourselves. Having the adaptability to change to try new possibilities, allows for growth and expansion.
¿ What are you doing physically that’s helping your mental and spiritual body expand, and visa versa? You are the biggest healer for your body. Try new movements, get outside, see what your body needs today.

28/08/2021

The clavicle is located between the sternum and the scapula, and anterior to the 1st rib. The sternoclavicular joint meets the sternum with the clavicle and the acromioclavicular joint meets the clavicle and acromion. These joints allow the bone to rotate so movement is easier. The clavicle forms the anterior portion of the shoulder girdle, while the scapula forms the posterior portion. The head of the humerus articulates with the shoulder girdle (scapula and clavicle).

Thinking what impact you do with your arms are also effecting the clavicle and scapula, and up to your neck. A lack in range of motion of the neck, “carpal tunnel syndrome”, or the inability to get a full breath in all depend on the clavicle. How the relationship is between the joints, ligaments, fascia, nerves, and bone will depend on the range of motion and movement that is possible. Motion is the lotion !

30/07/2021

Posterior view of the right foot. You can see where the arch is.. it looks easy from this angle for the arch to collapse. Also thinking Achilles’ tendon and all the intricate bones of the foot. How if one thing is off it can cause a ripple effect. Do good things for your feet! Walking barefoot, move! Try acupuncture, structural integration, percussor, Avoid 👠 🚫 or crap shoes. And tell your feet you love them! After all they are the support system and foundation for our body.
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