Injury Recall Technique (IRT) in Laguna Beach: Release Old Injuries and Restore Natural Movement

Discover How Injury Recall Technique (IRT) Can Help You Heal Old Injuries

Did you know your body might still “remember” old injuries, even after they look healed? These hidden injury memories can lead to pain, stiffness, or movement problems—even years later.

Injury Recall Technique (IRT) is a gentle, hands-on therapy used in chiropractic and natural healing. It helps your body “let go” of these old injury patterns so you can feel better and move more freely.

This guide will explain how IRT works, why your brain holds onto injury memories, and how this gentle technique can bring relief from chronic pain. If you’ve tried everything and still don’t feel better, IRT may be the missing link in your healing journey.

What Is Injury Recall Technique (IRT)?

Injury Recall Technique (IRT) is a natural therapy used by chiropractors and holistic health professionals. It’s based on the idea that your brain and body hold onto the memory of an injury—even after the visible signs have gone away.

For example, after you sprain your ankle, your brain might remember how it hurt and change how you walk. This can lead to other problems, like back pain or hip issues. IRT helps reset these old injury memories so your body can heal the right way.

How Do Old Injuries Affect the Brain and Body?

When you get hurt, your brain records the pain and how your body responded. Even after the injury heals, your brain might still act like the injury is there. This can lead to:

• Tight or weak muscles

• Poor posture

• Ongoing pain or stiffness

• Limited range of motion

This happens because of something called neuroplasticity—your brain's ability to “rewire” itself. If it rewires around pain or injury, those changes can stick around unless we help the brain update its memory.

How Does Injury Recall Technique Work?

Injury Recall Technique (IRT) works by stimulating the body’s nervous system to “let go” of old injury patterns. The process involves gently rubbing, massaging, and stimulating the affected areas—such as the neck, back, shoulders, or other injury sites—to identify and release areas of tension or neurological stress.

A key part of IRT is the “flicking” technique, where the practitioner applies a quick, light flick to either the talus (a small bone in the ankle) or the cerebellum (at the base of the skull). This flick acts like a neurological reset button, sending a signal to the brain that the injury is no longer a threat and it’s safe to release the old protective patterns.

Does IRT Hurt?

The technique is very gentle. Some patients may feel mild discomfort during the process, especially if the area is already sore or inflamed—but most find it relaxing and deeply relieving. Many of our patients notice they can move better and feel lighter or more aligned by the end of the session.

Benefits of Injury Recall Technique

Many people who try IRT report less pain, better movement, and a greater sense of well-being. Here are some of the top benefits:

• Natural pain relief without medications

• Improved posture and flexibility

• Long-lasting results by addressing the root cause

• Gentle and non-invasive therapy

• Personalized care for your unique injury history

Who Should Try IRT?

IRT is safe and helpful for people of all ages. You may benefit from Injury Recall Technique if you:

• Are an athlete recovering from injuries

• Live with chronic pain or stiffness

• Struggle with mobility or posture problems

• Have tried other therapies without success

• Want a natural healing approach

Combine IRT With Other Natural Therapies

At Health in Balance, we don’t just rely on one method of healing. We often perform Injury Recall Technique (IRT) alongside other therapies, depending on your needs. Here's how we integrate IRT into your treatment plan:

• IRT as a Standalone Treatment: In the early stages of treatment, we use IRT on its own—usually during the first couple of visits. This helps to delete those old injury memories and reset your body’s natural response, offering relief right from the start.

• With Chiropractic Adjustments: During spinal adjustments, we use IRT to complement the realignment process. This helps reset neurological responses from past injuries, supporting your spine’s healing and restoring balance.

• With DMS (Deep Muscle Stimulator) Therapy: IRT is sometimes used during DMS treatments, which help target deep muscle layers. The gentle flicking of the foot or head during DMS therapy can help delete injury memories that are stored deep within the fascia and soft tissues.

• During Shockwave Therapy: Shockwave therapy targets even deeper layers of tissue, and when combined with IRT, it helps to release those stuck injury memories, speeding up your recovery and improving long-term mobility.

This combination of therapies allows us to approach your healing from multiple angles, addressing both the physical and neurological aspects of injury recovery for the best possible results.

Ready to Let Go of Pain?

Injury Recall Technique gives your body the chance to heal on a deeper level. If old injuries are holding you back from feeling your best, IRT may be exactly what you need.

You don’t have to live with pain or stiffness forever. Call us today at 949-497-2553 or [Request an Appointment Here] to learn more and schedule a free consultation.

Let us help you tap into your body’s natural ability to heal—and feel like yourself again.