How does Structural Integration different from Chiropractic and massage?
Chiropractic therapy tends to focus on bone alignment and individual joints, and typically uses high velocity thrusting methods. However, unless the tension and strain in the soft tissue (fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments) is addressed, the bones will continue to be pulled out of alignment. Structural Integration, on the other hand, involves slower sustained pressures and addresses the entire bed of soft tissue in which the bones are embedded. The goal is to achieve balanced tension which allows the bones to fall back into their proper relationships, naturally. It produces a longer lasting result with less sessions. The goals of most types of massage focuses on relaxing individual muscles whereas Structural Integration looks to realign and re-sculpt the entire body into a better working (and feeling) unit. The goals of Structural Integration require clients to be actively involved during sessions by performing specific movements, noticing sensations, and lots of times getting off of
