How Will I Feel After Counterstrain Therapy?

By Coach Izzy

Those who have experienced Counterstrain know how gentle but powerful it is. But in this group, there are those who also know that, despite its gentleness, Counterstrain can produce some significant post-treatment effects.

For those who experience them, the effects usually last 24 hours. Occasionally, some will feel them for 48 to 72 hours, but eventually, after the post-treatment effects subside, everyone enjoys the benefits of Counterstrain.

Will you be one of those who experience post-treatment effects?

If we’re talking at the individual level, I don’t know yet. I’ll have a much better idea after your session.

But in general terms, it’s worth knowing that if you experience post-treatment effects, what you feel is not necessarily a single sensation, but rather, a spectrum of reactions that vary widely from person to person. Some of the most common are:

Sleepiness

Lethargy

Soreness

Occasionally, some may experience:

Chills

Hot flashes

Minor headaches

Sadness

Euphoria

Moodiness

So, what determines what you’ll feel?

Experience has shown me that the factors that influence your treatment plan, number of sessions, and return to activity will also influence how you’ll feel after treatment. For instance: