How does Structural Integration help back pain when massage only gives temporary relief?
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Specifically regarding Backs there are two issues – lengthening Fascia versus just pushing on muscles and their fluids and as another answer relates , lengthening interconnected muscles groups so that the zig zag misalignments of legs going forward and torso leaning backward are straightened out because of the length created by the fascial manipulations. these articles in order give good details
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Structural Integration is concerned with easing the strain in the back directly, but it also targets the chief cause of musculo-skeletal back pain – imbalances in the pelvis. The pelvis is the foundation of the back, and when that foundation is tipped or rotated, the results are felt as back pain. To properly address the back, you need to properly address its foundation. This means freeing and balancing the pelvis as well as the legs and feet under it.