Developed by osteopath Lawrence Jones,
this non-invasive treatment helps decrease protective muscle
spasms and alleviate somatic dysfunction in the musculoskeletal
system. By using palpation and passive positional procedures,
the therapist practicing strain/counter strain therapy can help
restore pain-free movement. The position that relieves the
referred pain is held for 90 seconds. After resuming the
original position and pressing the trigger point, the referred
pain is gone. Although the client is often asked to bend or
twist like a contortionist to secure a comfortable position, for
the most part clients report effectiveness of the procedure.