Cristina Shupe, PT -- Physical Therapist and Fascial Counterstrain Provider in San Francisco: Specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, injuries and conditions

Conditions We Treat

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Conditions Treated

Fascial Counterstrain is a gentle and lasting method to relieving pain by addressing the root cause of the problem, not just the symptoms it creates.


Relief for Aches, Pains & Mobility Issues

  • Chronic joint or muscle pain

  • Chronic tendinitis

  • Frozen shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

  • IT Band Syndrome

  • Lower back pain

  • Myofascial pain syndrome

  • Neck, back, or shoulder pain

  • Osteoarthritis (any area)

  • Pelvic pain or pelvic floor dysfunction

  • Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain or instability

  • Sciatica

  • Shoulder injuries or discomfort

  • Spinal instability or Spondylolisthesis

  • Tailbone pain (Coccydynia)

  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) dysfunction / jaw pain

  • Trochanteric bursitis (hip pain)

 

Healing After Injury or Surgery

  • Recovering from a sports injury or accident

  • Help with healing slow-to-mend fractures

  • Support before or after surgery to reduce pain and improve healing

  • Post-event recovery for athletes or active individuals

 

Digestive & Internal Wellness

  • Stomach troubles like IBS, bloating, or irregular bowel movements

  • Urinary incontinence, urgency + frequency or bladder pain

  • Support for autoimmune-related symptoms

 

Support for Brain & Nervous System Health

  • Bell’s palsy

  • Concussion or post-concussion syndrome

  • Dizziness or feeling off balance (Vertigo)

  • Nerve compression or irritation (like Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)

  • Trigeminal neuralgia

  • Whiplash

 

Breathing & Circulation

  • Trouble breathing deeply or feeling restricted

  • Numbness, tingling, or burning in the hands and feet (Peripheral neuropathy)

 

Help with Long-Term or Ongoing Conditions

  • Ongoing tiredness or fatigue (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

  • Whole-body pain and sensitivity (Fibromyalgia)

  • Lingering inflammation (like bursitis or tendinitis)

  • General chronic pain, even if the cause isn’t clear

  • Frequent coughing not linked to illness

 

Core Strength & Recovery

  • Healing and support for the abdominal wall:
    separated abdominal muscles (Diastasis Recti) in the postpartum

  • post surgically following abdominal suregery or hernia repairs