The Healing Place of Cottage Grove

Overview

Counterstrain Therapy is a gentle, hands-on manual therapy that relieves pain by identifying and releasing areas of protective muscle guarding and abnormal tension throughout the body. Your body is carefully positioned into a comfortable, pain-free position, allowing the nervous system to reset dysfunctional reflexes that contribute to pain and restricted movement. Counterstrain works by releasing tension in muscles, fascia (connective tissue), tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, peripheral nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissues. These tissues can become irritated or restricted due to injury, overuse, poor posture, repetitive movements, or chronic stress. By restoring normal tissue tone and reducing excessive protective reflexes, Counterstrain helps improve movement, circulation, and overall function. Benefits of Counterstrain Therapy Reduces acute and chronic pain Decreases fascial restrictions Improves joint mobility and range of motion Reduces nerve irritation and tissue sensitivity Supports healthy blood flow and lymphatic drainage Gentle enough for seniors, individuals with chronic pain, and those recovering from injury Counterstrain Therapy is highly effective for treating conditions such as neck and back pain, headaches, joint pain, muscle strains, repetitive stress injuries, postural dysfunction, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, and chronic pain conditions. Because the technique is extremely gentle and non-invasive, it is appropriate for clients of nearly all ages and activity levels, including those who may not tolerate more aggressive forms of manual therapy.

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