IS STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?
A common misunderstanding about Structural Integration is that its main value is in correcting long-standing structural patterns. Structural Integration can also serve as a prophylactic measure to reverse potentially problematic patterns in the young. One of the things children learn from watching us is how we carry ourselves and they will naturally imitate their parent’s language, movement and other modes of expression. These patterns can be seen in family photos and are as much a part of a child’s makeup as his hair color, height and predisposition to certain hereditary illnesses. Structural Integration can begin to correct patterns, such as hip imbalances which may limit the child’s development and mobility.Also, when children are injured from falls or minor accidents, they may seem to be fine on the outside since the cut or bruise healed. However, as Dr. Rolf pointed out, they are not really the same. Minor changes have taken place in the connective tissue, in their joints and in t
