Rolfing

Rolfing
Rolf·ing 'rȯlf-iŋalso 'rȯf- service mark used for a system of deep muscle massage intended to serve as both physical and emotional therapy

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Rol·fing (rawlґfing) [Ida Rolf, American biochemist and founder of the system, 1896–1979] service mark for a bodywork technique consisting of systematic manipulation of the connective tissue to correct dysfunctional fixations and structural relationships in the connective tissue network in order to improve posture and to relieve chronic musculoskeletal pain and stress.

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  • Rolfing — service mark used for a system of muscle massage intended to serve as both physical and emotional therapy …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Rolfing — /rawl fing, rol /, Trademark. a type of massage therapy involving sometimes intensive manipulation of the fascia of the muscles and internal organs to relieve physical and emotional tension, improve posture, increase vitality, etc. * * * …   Universalium

  • Rolfing — noun A technique of deep tissue massage. Syn: structural integration …   Wiktionary

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