Posterior Upper Extremity Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Posterior Upper Extremity Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. Supraspinatus Treatment: Flexion, ABduction, and External Rotation […]
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Posterior Pelvic Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Posterior Pelvic Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. Piriformis Treatment: Flexion (Hip, ABduction (Hip), and External or […]
Sacral Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Sacral Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. All tender points in the following images depict left-sided tender points. […]
Anterior Pelvic Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Anterior Pelvic Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. All tender points in the following images depict right-sided […]
Posterior Rib Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Posterior Rib Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. All tender points in the following images depict right-sided […]
Posterior Lumbar Tender Points Review the table of Lumbar Tender Points here. Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the PosteriorLumbar Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. PL1-5 Spinous […]
Anterior Rib Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Anterior Rib Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. All tender points in the following images depict right-sided […]
Posterior Lower Extremity Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Posterior Lower Extremity Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. Lateral Meniscus/Lateral Collateral Ligament Treatment: Flexion (knee)ABduction […]
Anterior Lower Extremity Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Anterior Lower Extremity Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. All tender points in the following images […]
Anterior Upper Extremity Tender Points Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Anterior Upper Extremity Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. All tender points in the following images […]
Anterior Lumbar Tender Points Review the table of Lumbar Tender Points here. Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Anterior Lumbar Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. Anterior […]
Posterior Cervical Tender Points Review the table of Cervical Tender Points here. Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Posterior Cervical Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. Midline […]
Anterior Cervical Tender Points Review the table of Cervical Tender Points here Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Anterior Cervical Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. All […]
Posterior Thoracic Tender Points Review the table of Thoracic Tender Points here. Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Posterior Thoracic Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. PT1-12 […]
Anterior Thoracic Tender Points Review the table of Thoracic Tender Points here. Utilize our Interactive Counterstrain Study Tool here Counterstrain Review Before proceeding to learning about the different counterstrain treatment techniques for each of the Anterior Thoracic Tender Points, you may wish to review our Overview to Counterstrain here. AT1-AT6 […]
Anterior Lumbar Tender Points Tender Point Location Treatment Acronym AL1 Medial to Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) Flex to L1 Side bend (ankles) toward Rotate knees (pelvis) toward = torso and L1 rotated away Stand SAME side of tender point F St RA FSt (ankles)Rt (knees)RA (torso/L1) AL2 Medial to […]
Anterior Thoracic Tender Points Tender Point Location Treatment AT1 Midline, At the Suprasternal Notch F AT2 Midline, Angle of Louis (T2) F AT3-6 Midline, On Sternum At Level With Corresponding Rib F AT7-9(bilateral) 7: ¼ Distance Xiphoid to Umbilicus/At the tip of xiphoid8: ½ Distance Xiphoid to Umbilicus9: 3/4 Distance […]
Anterior Cervical Tender Points Tender Point Location Treatment Acronym AC1 Mandible Ascending Ramus of the Mandible, Posterior Aspect, at Level of Earlobe Rotate Away Fine tune with minimal Flexion and Sidebending Away RA AC1 TP C1 Transverse Process, Lateral Aspect, between Ramus of Mandible and Mastoid Process Rotate Away Fine […]
What is Counterstrain? Counterstrain is PASSIVE & INDIRECT technique Indications for Treatment: Any patient that would be treated best with gentle techniques or has contraindications for other treatment techniques. Contraindications for Treatment Absolute: Absence of somatic dysfunction Lack of patient consent and/or cooperation Traumatized tissues which would be negatively affected […]
What is a Tender point? Tender points are diagnostic points which are small tense areas that exhibit tenderness to palpation (and may not be tender without palpation) Tender points are often located within tendinous attachments, belly of the muscle, and or in the ligaments. Tender points are SIMILAR to trigger […]
