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Information on Positional Release 

Positional Release

"The main goal of the therapy is to improve the health and functioning of the body as a whole by correcting any imbalances of the musculoskeletal system."

Strain-Counterstrain Technique (positional release)

"Originally developed by an osteopathic physician, Lawrence Jones, DO, FAAO, strain-counterstrain technique is a method for reducing chronic and/or acute muscle spasm anywhere in the body. The big advantage of this technique is its extreme gentleness to the patient. The patient often wonders how this technique can work when the therapist does not seem to be "doing anything".

Strain-CounterStrain

by Marc Heller, DC

"I attended a basic course in "Strain-CounterStrain" (positional release) recently through the Jones Institute, the originators of this work."

Jones' Tender Points and Travell's Trigger Points

By R. E. Brossman, A. B., D.D.S., M.S.

"Lawrence H. Jones, D.O., in his publication, Spontaneous Release by Positioning and his later manual, Strain and Counterstrain, gives a rather concise explanation of the differences and similarities between his "tender points" and Janet Travell's earlier description of "trigger points".

Strain and Counterstrain

"Strain and Counterstrain was developed by Lawrence Jones, D.O. It has been used for over fifty years to improve range of motion and flexibility in athletes and other patients. Over the last 30 years, Strain and Counterstrain has been proven successful on all patient populations, including orthopedic, neurologic, geriatric, and pediatric."

Bodywork Masterclass Series-1, Positional Release for Spontaneous Muscle Relaxation

By Leon Chaitow N.D., D.O., M.R.O.

"There are few more satisfying, non-invasive, gentle and safe methods for easing muscular contraction,tension or spasm than the various methods which involve 'positional release'. These methods all call for the positioning of an area, or the whole body, in such a way as to produce a combination of neurological and circulatory changes which produce pain relief and relaxation of soft tissues."

Positional Release Therapy: Fast Effective Pain Relief

by Sue Coughtry, LMT

"I recently attended another seminar in Positional Release Therapy (PRT). I've been enthusiastic about PRT from the beginning, and I'm even more excited about it now. I'm so impressed with how simple and effective it is."

What is Ortho-Bionomy?

"Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, non-invasive, osteopathically-based form of body therapy which is highly effective in working with chronic stress, injuries and pains or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. "

Ortho-Bionomy: Teaching the body to remember

By Barry Kapke

"Ease and harmony - that's what the body seeks to rediscover with Ortho-Bionomy, a gentle osteopathically-based system for working with the body's self-corrective reflexes. According to Ortho-Bionomy founder Arthur Lincoln Pauls, D.O., ease and harmony are things we already know, and Ortho-Bionomy is one way of remembering. It is an educational tool "of a high order. When we begin to understand why we are ill, then we understand, also, what to do about it, and to prevent it."1 "

Ortho-Bionomy

By Jim Berns

"Ortho means the correct use of; Bio is life; and Onomy means the principles or laws governing. Put it all together and you have Ortho-Bionomy, the correct use of the principles of life."

Facilitated positional release

By S Schiowitz

"The facilitated positional release techniques described here introduce motion into the direction of freedom of movement. Achievement of neutral position is made easier by modifying sagittal posture, and a facilitating force is then applied. The treatment is directed at normalizing tissue texture changes but can be modified to influence the deep muscles involved in joint mobility. This modality is easily applied, nontraumatic, and efficient."

Positional Release Therapy

by Dr. George B. Roth, B.Sc., D.C., N.D.

"PRT liberates the practitioner from the tyranny of the symptoms and is directed to the dysfunction. This is akin to directing the fire hose at the base of the flames rather than at the flying sparks. The result is a comprehensive system which is objective, consistent, efficient, effective and extremely gentle. This technique is applicable to a wide range of conditions and to almost any category of patient."

Professional Organizations for Positional Release Methods 

The Jones Institute

"Established in 1988 by Dr. Lawrence Jones and Randall Kusunose, P.T., O.C.S., the Jones Institute offers post-graduate Strain Counterstrain seminars for health care professionals throughout the United States. Dr. Jones developed this innovative approach for the treatment of neuromuscular and musculo-skeletal disorders in the 1950's. The Jones Institute is the only organization that provides instructors who are certified and authorized to teach the Strain Counterstrain technique by Dr. Jones and the Jones Institute."

The Society of Ortho-Bionomy International

"The purpose of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International® is to promote the practice, advancement and evolvement of Ortho-Bionomy."

Links to Other Barry Krost Web Activities 

Some other things I'm doing on the web.

Healing Through Family Constellations

I am now offering individual sessions and workshops in Family Constellations, a powerful form of energy healing that discovers the sources of suffering. Family Constellations reveal the hidden dynamics in family systems. They create a living model of the family that begins an exploration of the deeper reasons for emotional distress, trauma, illnesses and spiritual confusion.

Sessions available in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Antonio.

Krost Therapy

Learn about Ortho-Bionomy®, Lymph Drainage technique and Family Constellations. My biggest specialty is working with the Psoas muscle.

Big and Little Conversations

"Just some thoughts, theories and considerations on health and healing."

My Blog is an eclectic mix of postings on a holistic perspective of health. Subjects reflect my academic background in anthropology and social / cultural history, my twenty six years as a bodywork and energy work professional, fifteen years of being a bodywork instructor and lots of research into alternative health.