There are many versions of poor posture, some of which may have been caused by illness, injury, emotional stress, or gravitational forces. The body reacts to the stress of incorrect posture by rebuilding the area with connective tissue which provides extra support and, unfortunately, may also limit the amount of motion in that area. This is often felt as chronic pain, discomfort, stiffness, or decreased flexibility. Structural Integration works to free up the connective tissue and organize it in such a way as to lessen the amount of strain in the whole body. By lengthening and opening the patterns of strain in connective tissue, the toughness becomes softer allowing movement and flexibility.
Length comes into the body giving muscles space to work and joints freedom to function properly.
Posture becomes more linear and easier. Emotionally clients often report positive changes. Chronic body pains from old injuries, bad posture habits, and emotional trauma diminish. Sport performances may become easier. Clients frequently report an renewed comfort with their bodies.