That Was Not A Muscle: How Counterstrain is Transforming My Pain Therapy Practice

By Izzy Sanchez

Are our innate healing mechanisms failing?

That seems to be the prevailing conclusion when pain and dysfunction persist despite treatment-or when they appear seemingly out of nowhere. This enigma is what drove Israel "Coach Izzy" Sanchez on a journey from Strength and Conditioning into Manual Therapy Medicine.

Coach Izzy explains why and how he immersed himself in the relatively new and lesser-known field of Counterstrain during a pivotal stage in its evolution. Through this training, he came to understand that our healing mechanisms are not failing; rather, they can become stuck in a protective loop.

He also explores the scientific and theoretical rationale behind Fascial Counterstrain (FCS), breaking down complex concepts into clear, digestible insights. This not only helps us understand how a common component of the healing process may contribute to chronic pain, dysfunction, and conditions that seem to arise without warning, but also equips those interested in exploring FCS as a therapeutic modality-or even as a career path.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0983566143
• ISBN13: 9780983566144
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Mar En Hoguera Media
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"