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Primal Reflex Release Technique Helping clinicians identify the highest-leverage path to meaningful, measurable change through better assessment, focused intervention, and reassessment.

Clinical education, live training, and online courses. The Primal Reflex Release Technique™ (PRRT, pronounced "pert") is a manual-therapy approach for evaluating and relieving musculoskeletal pain. PRRT is often able to accomplish in just seconds what joint mobilization and manipulation, trigger point therapy, and soft tissue and myofascial release can do over time. PRRT has been found effective in more than 80% of patients with painful conditions. How can it be so successful? PRRT is based on the premise that over-stimulation of the body’s primal reflexes creates pain and keeps painful patterns occurring again and again. These reflexes -- startle, withdrawal, and the protective joint reflexes--are hardwired into the nervous system of the body for the purpose of survival. When a person experiences a painful or startling event, these reflexes are triggered in an attempt to protect the body. Unfortunately, these reflexes often persist in a state of hyper-readiness long after the triggering event has passed. When sustained over time, activated reflex responses lead to patterns of pain that are reproduced, repeated, and maintained, interfering with healing and resisting therapeutic efforts to restore natural function. PRRT addresses muscle and joint receptors along with their spinal modulation. These often overlooked and seldom-treated areas of the body are the cause and solution for many types of pain, including:

-Restricted motion
-Pain with or without motion
-Reduced spontaneity of motion
-Muscle tightness, stiffness, and/or tension

The Primal Reflex Release Technique™ treatment system offers an innovative combination and application of techniques that facilitate rapid “neural reboot.” This neural reboot resets the neural control of joints, muscles, and fascia to release joint restrictions, trigger points, and fascial restrictions not unlike when you reboot your computer.

10/13/2026

Master Instructor Carl Christie demonstrates how to gather evidence of change after a brief PRRT™ technique during a live Clinical Intensive. See how attendee-reported sensations, palpatory reassessment, and postural observations provide crucial information for clinical interpretation. Learn more about PRRT™ at theprrt.com.

10/09/2026

Discover how PRRT Master Instructor Mark Kurganov integrates active ankle pumping into hands-on lymphatic techniques. This simple movement, utilizing the calf muscle pump, supports fluid movement. See how patient participation enhances broader treatment approaches in live PRRT™ clinical training. Explore more at theprrt.com.

10/06/2026

PRRT™ Master Instructor Carl Christie explores a biomechanical hypothesis regarding the longus colli muscle and cervical curve. Based on clinical experience, Carl considers whether increased tone in this deep anterior cervical muscle could contribute to a flatter cervical posture. This perspective is a clinical hypothesis informed by anatomy, not a universally established cause. If significant longus colli tension is identified, addressing it may be relevant for influencing cervical posture and function. Learn more about PRRT™ at theprrt.com.

The room is ready. The manuals are out. Now we’re just waiting for the clinicians.PRRT™ Clinical Core kicks off this mor...
10/03/2026

The room is ready. The manuals are out. Now we’re just waiting for the clinicians.

PRRT™ Clinical Core kicks off this morning in Rochester, NY. Two days of hands-on learning, assessment, clinical reasoning, and plenty of opportunities to Scan → Apply → Test for Change.

Looking forward to a great weekend with this group. 🤝

10/02/2026

Master Instructor Ben Pero discusses a common clinical question: Does hands-on work need to be highly uncomfortable to be useful? While working around sensitive areas like the AC joint may still create some discomfort, PRRT™ approaches can often be applied with considerably less than other methods. The key takeaway: discomfort itself isn't the goal. Learn more at theprrt.com. Professionals

10/01/2026

PRRT™ Master Instructor Carl Christie reveals a direct anatomical link: the omohyoid muscle connects the scapula to the hyoid. This relationship highlights how seemingly distant body regions can be relevant during assessments for swallowing and vocal function. Remember, anatomy suggests where to look; your assessment determines clinical relevance for each patient. Learn more about PRRT™ at theprrt.com.

09/29/2026

Residual tenderness is crucial information, but it shouldn't overshadow other changes. Ben Pero explains how to distinguish between lingering tenderness and the primary finding you're monitoring, like nociceptive startle responses (NSRs). Learn to assess true progress beyond just sensitivity. Visit theprrt.com to learn more.

09/25/2026

Learn how anatomical knowledge and thoughtful patient positioning make accessing deeper regions like the longus colli easier and less intimidating. Master Instructor Carl Christie demonstrates using the anterior scalene as a reference, ensuring patient comfort and avoiding a feeling of being 'attacked.' Discover the importance of a gentle approach in hands-on assessment and treatment. Learn more about PRRT™ at theprrt.com.

09/24/2026

See Master Instructor Ben Pero apply a PRRT™ technique in seconds. The speed of an intervention doesn't guarantee its effectiveness. Ben immediately reassesses the patient, who reports, 'Oh, wow. Better.' This highlights the core PRRT™ principle: Apply → Reassess → Let the response guide your next decision. Learn more at theprrt.com.

09/23/2026

Master Instructor Carl Christie explains why gait is massively important. What happens at the foot doesn't stay at the foot. Restrictions in natural foot roll and eversion during gait can influence movement strategies throughout the lower extremity kinetic chain. Understanding these movement relationships is key for effective assessment. Learn more about PRRT™ at theprrt.com.

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