Passive/Positional Release Technique

Positional Release Therapy (PRT) also known by its parent term, strain counterstrain, is a form manual medicine that resolves pain and tissue dysfunction. Through positioning the body and tissue in positions of comfort, the neurological system can be manipulated to interrupt the pain spasm cycle, and over time, reset the resting length of tissue in a “normal” range, which promotes increase in strength, performance, and function. Essentially, PRT is the opposite of stretching. Much like unkinking a knot from a chain necklace, PRT works in the same fashion; tissues are pushed together, twisted, compressed and manipulated to take tension off “neurological chain links.” The therapy is pain-free and is suited for all ages and most painful conditions.

The primary goal of PRT is to promote a positive healing environment by correcting musculoskeletal and neurological imbalances to facilitate tissue regeneration, growth, and repair in order for the body to self-correct itself.

I love using this techniques, paired with some gentle joint mobility to help treat potentially sensitive areas like the neck and hip flexors. I feel that my clients respond positively to this as they are able to remain more relaxed through the treatment.