Positional Release
Another technique, positional release (also known as "counterstrain") is a purely indirect technique; a "fold-and-hold" method, taking the area in the direction of ease or slack. Although positional release was invented as a structural technique, physiologically it can be seen as a way of resetting proprioceptors, primarily at tendon-osseous junctions. Positional Release therapy is an excellent way to release hyper-sensitive tissue easily and quickly. Similar to Orthobionomy, Strain Counter-Strain, and Neuromuscular Re-Education, this technique uses the body’s nervous system to remind the muscles to relax. The technique consists of precise positioning and the use of a monitor point to relax the muscle in an effortless way.
Positional Release is a highly effective technique used to relieve pain and restore function to muscles, fascia, bones, and joints. It is a powerful therapy for back pain.
In positional release the correct position resets the sensors in the musculature and joints known collectively as the proprioceptors. With the appropriate stimulus to these sensors, the musculoskeletal system returns to a healthier state, eliminating pain and allowing joints to move back to dynamic balance. Creating the right twist and pressure in the muscles and joints resets the sensors very quickly.
Positional Release is a highly effective technique used to relieve pain and restore function to muscles, fascia, bones, and joints. It is a powerful therapy for back pain.
In positional release the correct position resets the sensors in the musculature and joints known collectively as the proprioceptors. With the appropriate stimulus to these sensors, the musculoskeletal system returns to a healthier state, eliminating pain and allowing joints to move back to dynamic balance. Creating the right twist and pressure in the muscles and joints resets the sensors very quickly.