Stott's coordinate system is among the best methods to effectively treat patients with acute and chronic pain conditions such as lower and upper pain, pinched nerves, carpel tunnel syndrome, trigger factors, neck and shoulder pain, whiplash, and lower back pain. Additionally, Stott's coordinate can help to improve movement range in those who are experiencing a diminished ability to move their arms or legs because of conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries. Additionally, Stott's coordinate is effective for treating conditions that are related to muscle weakness, including myofascial knee pain. In addition, the technique is used to improve balance and body stability for people suffering from multiple sclerosis, muscular weakness, aging, osteoarthritis, and wounded discs.
Besides treating conditions like myofascial and musculoskeletal disorders, Stott's technique can also help individuals improve their posture and mobility. This is because it is based upon a set of physical exercises and body positioning strategies, like the use of stott Pilates equipment and conventional Stott's technique. Individuals can practice structural integration methods by doing such movements as:
Forward bent over V: This is an example of an upward motion of the pelvis towards the ground. The legs should be bent forward at their peak with the feet remaining on the ground. The feet should point toward the ground. This movement should be repeated while the head stays still and relaxed. When the head is roughly parallel to the ground, the buttocks should rotate toward the lower half of the torso, and the arms and hands should move away from the sides and towards the front. The hips should rotate into the starting position and the feet must be lifted up off the floor.
Lateral knee twist (LBT): This is an example of structural integration that happens from the femoral condyles. In this movement, the lower leg is flexed at a 90 degree angle and the knee is flexed upward towards the mind. Both the lower leg and knee might be straight. The practitioner should gently rotate the knees to create pressure on the lateral condyles, which will help decrease chronic stress.
Rolfing: In roofing, the practitioner applies a gentle pulling force to the hips, pelvis, and shoulders in order to improve flexibility and balance. Since rolfing requires the professional to utilize their own body weight, many practitioners are extremely careful in the way they execute this movement. A common mistake among new and/or novice practitioners is to apply too much pressure when executing rolfing movements, which may lead to tears or strains.
It is not uncommon for many rolfers to feel acute pain around the area of their shoulders, neck, and lower spine. This acute pain can be attributed to the mechanical forces of the rolfing motion, but it may also be due to either a tear or a strain in the connective tissue network that exists between the rotator cuff muscles and the lateral area of the trapeze bone. If you are having pain in these areas of the body, and you have not previously tried structural integration, it is important to speak with your physical therapist about what you can do to rehabilitat