Intro to Counterstrain

Question 1

What are the 4 phases of Counterstrain?

Answer 1

Relaxation
Spindle Reset
Washout
Slow Return to Neutral

Question 2

What are the treatment steps of Counterstrain?

Answer 2

7 Steps

Find tender point
Pain scale
Monitor tender point through treatment
Put Pt in position of ease
Maintain for 90 seconds
Slow return to neutral
Recheck tender point