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Plot No. 1127/2, Sector - 2/D, Nr.Swaminarayan temple Gandhinagar
Strain Counterstrain
Strain Counterstrain
The strain/counterstrain technique is a way of relieving strained joints or muscles. Most of us have had the experience of waking up one morning with neck or back pain, simply from "sleeping funny." This is actually a real example of muscle strain, and it sometimes goes away on its own, or sometimes, as in the case of whiplash, it needs professional medical attention. You can strain the joints/muscles in any part of your body.Strain/counterstrain is a relaxing process that almost feels like a massage. The practitioner will locate and apply pressure to the "tender point" of the strained muscle. Then he will situate the muscle in the position of least discomfort, and hold it there for 90 seconds. This helps the muscle tissue "remember" where it ought to be. Finally, the doctor will very, very slowly return the muscle to its original position, at which point the joint/muscle is no longer strained.This method works wonders with whiplash when other methods, such as spinal manipulation, physical therapy, or acupuncture, have failed. It is also excellent for athletic injuries.
