Horizons Therapy — Broadening Horizons for health and wellness

Counterstrain

HISTORY OF COUNTERSTRAIN™ In 1955 Dr. Lawrence Jones, DO, discovered that positioning a patient for comfort could correct complex spinal disorders. The accidental discovery occurred after he … Read More
What Are Tender Points?

Tender points are localized areas that hurt with palpation. They are not always in the area where pain is felt. In fact, they are often on the opposite side of the body. Tender points are … Read More
Pain Thresholds

Why do some people have lower pain thresholds than others? Some people abuse their bodies horribly, experience some soreness for a day or so, then fully recover. Others, those with chronic pain, … Read More
Stretching – Good or Bad?

Stretching—Good or Bad? In a previous blog, I discussed tender points. In a nut shell, they are areas in the body that represent a deeper more vital structure with restrictions from an injury. The … Read More
What causes tender points?

What causes tender points? In some cases it’s obvious what causes our tender points and pain. We fall or get into a car accident-these sorts of events leave little to doubt. But, it is difficult to … Read More