Kinetic Chain Release

Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) gently releases tension in key joints in the body using a protocol of specific stretches. This allows your body to release restrictions and return to its natural alignment. Your improved posture helps to re-establish balance and bring a sense of ease back into your everyday movements. This also positively affects other systems in your body systems like your digestion, or nervous system. This is because your body is more relaxed so it can work more harmoniously and effectively.

Is KCR for you?

If you live with mild or chronic pain, on going injuires, if you sit too long at your desk Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) is an excellent way to alleviate or even resolve pain.

Many people have reported finding an improvement after just one, or a short series of treatments. Even if you just have some niggly aches or feel awkwardness in the way you’re moving and want to feel free of the restriction, it’s a fantastic treatment and in addressing the whole body, maintenance sessions can stop tension building up again.

Regular comments from clients include: freer joint movements, more energy, greater comfort and looseness in their body, lighter, taller, calmer and importantly diminished pain levels or complete relief of pain and muscle tension. 

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KCR is appropriate for joint or back pain and may also be able to relieve insomnia, anxiety, headaches & migraines, IBS and fibromyalgia. Some athletes also use KCR to enhance athletic performance.

Origins of KCR

Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) is a method that has been devised and personally taught by inspiring Scottish Physiotherapist Hugh Gilbert. 

This is what Hugh has to say about his method:

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‘Kinetic Chain Release (KCR) seeks to unblock, harmonise and balance the physical body and its energies. Therefore our goal is not simply to focus on correcting or compensating for your physical conditions and circumstances, but also to restore and enhance the free flow of the life force within you. It is a tool which should belong to everyone, and one day will.’ – Hugh Gilbert

What happens in a KCR session?

KCR is a series of stretches carried out while you are lying on the massage table. You will be fully clothed other than shoes. KCR is suitable for any age, including children.