In this episode, I talk with Brian Tuckey about what Fascial Counterstrain actually is and why understanding the mechanism behind your work changes how you treat.
Brian shares how he went from being trained in traditional counterstrain to expanding the method into a system that maps over 1,000 treatment points to specific anatomical structures. We talk about why early counterstrain worked without a clear explanation, and how his work focused on identifying what those tender points actually represent in the body.
We also break down the role of trapped inflammation, how impaired lymphatic drainage contributes to chronic dysfunction, and why many symptoms persist even after traditional treatment approaches. Brian explains how this model connects fascia, the nervous system, and circulation, and what changes when you start addressing the underlying cause instead of just the symptoms.
This episode focuses on how to think differently about assessment, expand what you can treat, and apply a more structured approach to manual therapy.
What you’ll learn:
- What Fascial Counterstrain is and how it differs from traditional counterstrain
- What tender points are actually indicating in the body
- How trapped inflammation contributes to pain and dysfunction
- Why lymphatic drainage plays a role in chronic symptoms
- How this approach expands what manual therapists can treat
Guest Contact
Connect with Brian Tuckey, PT
Website: https://tuckeypt.com/
Training & Courses: https://jicounterstrain.com
Learn More: https://counterstrain.com
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