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Strain and Counterstrain Technique

Code Course Name

SCS 1

Strain and Counterstrain Technique for the Orthopedic, Neurologic, Pediatric and Geriatric Patient
SCS A1 Integrative Manual Therapy for the Autonomic Nervous System and Related Disorders with Advanced Strain and Counterstrain Technique
SCS 1/2 Strain and Counterstrain Technique for the Orthopedic, Neurologic, Pediatric , Geriatric and Cardiovascular Patient , Introducing Advanced Strain / Counterstrain

Series Description

Strain and Counterstrain Techniques was developed by Lawrence Jones, D.O. There are procedures which are easy-to-learn and easy-to-perform which reduce and elimate protective muscle spasm of the voluntary nervous system innervated muscles. Advanced Strain and Counterstrain Techniques are procedures to reduce and elimenate muscle spasm of the involuntary vervous system, which were developed by Thomas Giammatteo and Sharon W. Giammatteo. Muscle spasm of voluntary nervous system muscles related to biceps, hamstings, gastrocnemius other. Involuntary nervous system muscles would include ocular, diaphram, blood vessel muscles, other. T. Giammatteo changes to Strain and Counterstrain Technique are presented in the basic course, to adapt the material for all client populations, including chronic pain, pediatric, geriatric and neurologic.