Frequently Asked Questions

Fascial Counterstrain is a therapeutic approach used to alleviate pain and dysfunction in the body by targeting the fascial system. Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels, providing support and structure throughout the body. When fascia becomes restricted or tense, it can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.

Fascial Counterstrain works on the principle of identifying and treating the root cause of fascial dysfunction. Practitioners use a gentle, hands-on technique to locate and release physical inflammation in different systems, allowing the fascia to return to its normal resting state. 

The goal of Fascial Counterstrain is to reduce pain and inflammation, improve range of motion, and restore optimal function to the body as a whole. 

Fascial Counterstrain is a gentle and non-invasive therapy, making it suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It can be used as a standalone treatment or combined with other manual therapies, exercise programs, and rehabilitation techniques to address the underlying causes of pain and dysfunction in the body.

It is especially beneficial for the person who's tried everything and nothing seems to be working. If you've been written off and told you'll just have to live with it Counterstrain could be the solution you've been looking for! We find the root cause of the issue and start there. 

Fascia is a complex network of connective tissue found throughout the body, surrounding muscles, organs, nerves, blood vessels, and other structures. It provides support, stability, and protection to the body's tissues while allowing for movement and flexibility. Fascia is made up of collagen, elastin, and other proteins, forming a three-dimensional web-like structure that extends from head to toe.

Fascia is dynamic and responsive, adapting to changes in movement, posture, and stress placed on the body. However, factors such as injury, inflammation, poor posture, repetitive movements, or prolonged immobility can cause fascial restrictions or adhesions to develop. These restrictions can lead to pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and dysfunction in the affected areas.

No, Counterstrain is not energy work. It is manual therapy that uses physical but gentle movement of the body to create rapid and long lasting relief.

During your Counterstrain appointment you will remain fully clothed. I use contact inhibition and diagnostics to determine which body systems are likely causing the problem you came in for, Then we move your body in the direction of ease, meaning we take your body the direction of least resistance. There is a physical draining of inflammation that occurs, so results are often rapid and long lasting. 

The answer to this is very specific to each individual, what your goal is and how long an issue has been going on for. Most clients report noticing results after just one treatment, but specific results vary individual to individual.