Rolfing Is on the Rise


Updated 10/10/10 8:45 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

The Painful Rolfing Massage Technique Is Newly Popular

Most people haven't heard of rolfing massages, but hip young New Yorkers are flocking to the painful but ostensibly beneficial technique. Rolfing, which can help with everything from flexibility to chronic injuries, was popular in the '70s. The alternative physical therapy works to smooth out the body's connective tissue, alleviating muscle pain and stretching tendons. However, rolfing can also Read more

Definition: Myofascial Release


Updated 08/12/09 9:52 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 5 comments

Definition: Myofascial Release

This term from the realm of physical therapy refers to a form of deep-tissue massage intended to stretch and release bonds between connective tissues, thus giving healthier muscle alignment and greater range of motion. Lately, however, it's become popular in antiaging facial massages, since some people believe that stretching the fascia (the soft tissue that protects your muscles and organs) Read more