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The S.E.E.D. Institute

I.F.P.A. Aromatherapy Diploma, Massage, Ayurveda & Post-graduate Qualifications/CPD

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Strain/Counter-strain Techniques (SCS)

Available as Online (Distance-learning) and In-house Training.

Tutor: Jane Rose

In-house Location: Dorset

Distance-Learning Moderator: Jane Rose

Summary: A form of manual manipulative therapy that uses an indirect means of passively positioning a painful or restricted joint or muscle to relieve pain and mechanical dysfunction.

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Overview

Note from our Principal - Jane Rose

"The combination of trigger point technique with strain/counterstrain (positional release) is the combined skillset that I call upon most frequently in my remedial work with clients. I am always astonished (as are my clients) at the gentle yet complete releases achieved with these techniques. Tight upper trapezius, scalenes, levator scap, rhomboids, rotator cuff etc, all return to normal functioning in response to this gentle and non invasive approach, usually with only one treatment." Jane Rose 2019

This 1-day Strain/Counterstrain (also called Positional Release) advanced technique course is for Bodywork and Massage therapists who wish to add this consistently reliable and effective technique to their skill base. For the therapist, the techniques learnt have the additional advantage of requiring less exertion than many other modalities.

Counter-strain is a form of manual manipulative therapy that uses an indirect means of passively positioning a painful or restricted joint or muscle to relieve pain and mechanical dysfunction.

As its name implies, it counters the results of the initial strain on the body and is one of the most gentle and powerful manual techniques currently employed in the field of rehabilitation.

The release position calms and restores the overfiring nerve/s that are causing the muscular tension, effectively switching off the muscle contraction. This eases pain, restores normal muscle tone and corrects postural imbalances quickly and effectively.

Strain/Counterstrain can also be applied in combination with Trigger-point Technique thereby increasing the effectiveness of both modalities. This is demonstrated during this mainly practical course where students have plenty of time to practice the techniques.

Please note: This Course is also one of the days of our five-day Advanced Massage Techniques Qualification Course (AMT). When all five days have been completed you will be awarded with an Advanced Massage Techniques Qualification Certificate.

For Qualified Massage and Bodywork Therapists

Course Content

Studies commence at 9.00 a.m. and finish at 5.30 p.m.

Strain/Counterstrain is applicable to a large range of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. It is used for the effective alleviation of chronic muscular spasm and related pain.

Spasm reduction and normalisation of muscle-tone is achieved by the placement of the client's extremity or trunk into positions of greatest comfort. Each position is specific to the treated muscle. The position is maintained for a short period of time to inhibit the hyperactive nervous system activity producing the painful muscle-spasm.

Topics addressed include:

Please note: This Course is a post-graduate qualification course, during which the student is assessed for competence.

Certificate of Qualification awarded to successfully completing Therapists

Many Associations accept our courses for CPD including the IFPA (6 Category A Points).