The Counterstrain Movement
Welcome to The Counterstrain Movement, a podcast where we talk about a little known physical medicine and manual therapy technique that is quietly revolutionizing how people approach recovery - from illness, injury, disease and trauma. It's called fascial counterstrain. Together we will explore where counterstrain comes from, how it works, the many conditions it can treat, and how it can help you.
The Counterstrain Movement
Treating the “Untreatable” - An Introduction to Counterstrain with Brian Tuckey
In this episode, Brian Tuckey, a Board Certified Physical Therapist in Orthopedics, delves into the innovative technique of Fascial Counterstrain. He explains how this therapy identifies and removes trapped inflammation from the body, addressing the root cause of chronic inflammation—something often invisible on diagnostic tests. This unique approach can treat a variety of conditions, from musculoskeletal issues to concussions and chronic pain.
Tuckey shares the evolution of this therapy, from Dr. Lawrence Jones’ original Strain and Counterstrain technique to the modern Fascial Counterstrain, which he has further developed. He also offers insights into the science behind how this technique manually triggers the drainage of inflammation, catalyzing tissue healing.
Guest Information: Brian Tuckey, PT, OCS, JSCCI
Mr. Tuckey, is the originator of “Fascial Counterstrain” and has 30+ years of outpatient orthopedic experience. After several years of sports medicine practice, Mr. Tuckey took a strong interest in manual medicine and began training intensively in various osteopathic manipulation techniques, including under Dr. Lawrence Jones D.O., the originator of Strain and Counterstrain technique.
In the late 1990’s Mr. Tuckey began developing over 1000 new Counterstrain (CS) treatments that impact virtually every anatomical structure in the human body. The scope, specificity, and clinical impact of this new, multi-system version of Counterstrain, “Fascial Counterstrain (FCS)” is unmatched in the manipulation world.
Tuckey practices full time, owns Tuckey and Associates Physical Therapy, teaches FCS classes to an expanding international audience, and serves on the Bridge Back Project’s Advisory Council.
Links to Resources and Topics Mentioned:
- Impaired Lymphatic Drainage and Interstitial Inflammatory Stasis in Chronic Musculoskeletal and Idiopathic Pain Syndromes: Exploring a Novel Mechanism
- Life Force by Tony Robbins, Chapter 11 “Easing Pain with Counterstrain”
- Helen Maroulis - 2020 and 2024 Olympic US Wrestler
- Slides referenced - View Here!
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Credits:
Host: Theora Moench
Editor: Haley Diaz
Executive Producer: Bridge Back Project
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