Structural integration for rugby
Cervical, shoulder, hip flexor, posterior chain
A neck and shoulder load that does not unwind in a week. Hip flexors locked from sprint-decel under contact. A posterior chain that grips after every match. A fascial pattern shaped by contact and sprint, not isolated injuries. That is the work.
The off-season window
College and club rugby calendars vary widely. Whenever match volume drops, that is when your body has the bandwidth for structural change. Twelve sessions over eight to twelve weeks, then back into preseason on a reorganized structure.
What is actually restricting you
- Cervical and shoulder chain. Tackles, rucks, and scrums load the neck and shoulder capsule in ways most other sports do not. The deep front line at the throat and the arm lines shorten over a career.
- Hip flexor and deep front line. Sprint-decel under contact compresses the front of the hip. The pelvis tips. The lumbar spine takes the load.
- Posterior chain. Backs especially carry posterior chain tension from sprint volume. The hamstring sits at chronic length and grips. Recovery between matches stretches.
The 12-session ATSI series
Twelve sessions, three phases, eight to twelve weeks. Full program detail on the 12-Session Series page. Off-season framing on the Off-Season Structural Reset.
Where this fits in your recovery stack
- Massage releases tension locally.
- PT and ATC rehab specific injury.
- Chiropractic adjusts joints.
- ATSI reorganizes the fascial system so your body needs the others less often.
Credentials
- ATSI-certified, 750+ hours of training
- Anatomy Trains teacher-in-training under Tom Myers
- Santa Cruz studio. Mobile sessions throughout the Bay Area, including team facilities.
- Working with pro and collegiate athletes since 2015
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Questions, answered
I am a forward. Neck, shoulders, hips all complain. Where do I start?
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Forwards accumulate fascial load across the whole upper body and pelvis from scrums and contact. Cervical, shoulder capsule, and hip flexor are the three usual suspects. The series handles them in sequence rather than chasing one at a time.
I am a back. Hamstrings and hip flexors are the issue.
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Classic posterior-chain and deep front line pattern from sprint volume plus contact decel. The hamstring rarely is the root problem. Resolving the hip flexor and pelvic tilt tends to drop the hamstring flare.
When in the calendar should I do this?
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College and club rugby seasons vary. Whenever match volume drops, that is the window. Twelve sessions over eight to twelve weeks fits inside most rugby off-seasons.
Can I train through the series?
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Yes. Most rugby athletes train through the work. We time deeper sessions away from your hardest contact and conditioning sessions.