Common Injuries Treated
Recover Stronger, Move Better, and Prevent Reinjury
Injuries can happen to anyone, including athletes, active adults, or those who simply enjoy living life on the move. Whether your injury is new or something that has been lingering for years, Fascial Counterstrain can help restore balance, reduce pain, and promote lasting recovery. At Fascial Connections in Duluth MN, Cindy works with patients from all walks of life to help them heal and return to the activities they love. By gently releasing restrictions in the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports every structure in the body, she helps restore movement and improve function across the entire system.
Understanding Injury and the Fascial System
After an injury, the body naturally tightens around the affected area to protect it. While this response is helpful at first, those same protective spasms can sometimes persist long after the initial injury has healed. These restrictions can limit movement, create compensations in other areas, and contribute to ongoing pain or weakness.
Fascial Counterstrain identifies and releases those tension patterns, helping the body move more freely and heal more completely. This approach works gently with your body’s natural healing processes instead of forcing movement or creating discomfort.
LEARN MORE: What Is Fascial Counterstrain?
Injuries Commonly Treated
Cindy helps patients recover from both acute and chronic injuries affecting the muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Common Injuries Include:
Sprains and strains
Tendonitis and tendinopathy
Overuse and repetitive stress injuries
Whiplash and neck trauma
Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries
Knee ligament or meniscus injuries
Ankle sprains and instability
Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Carpal tunnel and wrist pain
Hip and pelvic imbalances
Back and spinal injuries
Post-surgical scar and tissue restrictions
Sports-related injuries from training, competition, or overexertion
The Benefits of Fascial Counterstrain for Injury Recovery
Fascial Counterstrain helps restore balance throughout the body, which is essential for full recovery after injury. Many patients notice improvements such as:
Decreased pain and stiffness
Improved range of motion
Better muscle coordination and strength
Enhanced circulation and tissue repair
Faster recovery times
Reduced risk of future injury
By focusing on the body as a whole, this approach helps correct the underlying causes of dysfunction rather than just addressing surface symptoms.
LEARN MORE: Physical Therapy for Athletic Injury Recovery
Safe and Effective for All Activity Levels
Fascial Counterstrain is safe, gentle, and effective for people of all ages and fitness levels. Cindy frequently works with:
Athletes looking to recover faster and improve performance
Active adults dealing with nagging injuries or chronic tension
Older adults recovering from falls or joint replacements
Post-surgical patients seeking improved healing and mobility
Each treatment is customized to your comfort level and recovery goals, helping you feel supported every step of the way.
A Path Back to Strength and Confidence
Injury recovery is more than physical healing, it’s about restoring confidence in your body and movement. Through careful assessment, gentle hands-on treatment, and ongoing support, Cindy helps patients rebuild trust in their bodies and return to doing what they love. If you are struggling with lasting pain from an injury, contact Fascial Connections Physical Therapy to see how we can help.
Fascial Connections welcomes patients from Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor, Two Harbors, Cloquet, and across Northern Minnesota, as well as from Superior, Hayward, and Northern Wisconsin.