In general Rolfing is best at treating things that are not in the acute stage. What that means is that if you’ve had an injury or a surgery in the last couple of weeks and you still have a good deal of swelling, then it’s best to wait until your initial healing response has a chance to do its job while you follow up with your doctor or surgeon through their acute treatment protocol.

Similarly, if you have any auto-immune conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis or chronic fatigue syndrome) that are presently in an intense flare-up, it’s best to wait for the inflammatory stage to pass.

Those who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer can certainly benefit from Rolfing, but my feeling is that your body has so much to deal with already that Rolfing is best taken on when you aren’t in treatment.

Lastly, in my experience neuropathy caused via chemical means, such as from chemotherapy, does not respond to Rolfing.

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