Orthopedic Massage Techniques for Cervical Pain
 
Muscle releasing and neuromuscular massage techniques for the neck, upper back, and shoulder.

Description

Thousands of Americans suffer from episodes of acute or persistent neck pain each year as a result of injury, strain, overuse, aging and other factors. The cervical spine is amazingly complex, supporting the head weighing up to 15 pounds while moving in several directions. Its range of motion is capable of 90 degrees of flexion and extension, 180 degrees of rotation and almost 120 degrees of tilt to either shoulder. No other region of the spine has such range of motion. This combination of complexity and mobility make the neck susceptible to pain and injury. Participants in this interactive one-day seminar will learn and practice simple myofascial and neuromuscular techniques that can be incorporated into existing routines and treatment protocols to effectively treat many common cervical and thoracic region conditions, including chronic headaches, stiff neck, frozen shoulder and arm pain , thoracic pain and forward head posture.

• Discuss cervical pain patterns and mechanisms of injury
• Examine relevant anatomy and recent research
• Recognize how musculoskeletal problems in the cervical and thoracic regions cause headaches shoulder, arm, neck and jaw pain
• Identify techniques for anterior head deviation correction
• Demonstrate soft tissue mobilization techniques
• Assess clients for contraindications to soft tissue therapy
• Demonstrate muscle releasing and neuromuscular re-education techniques in a practical lab
• Develop effective treatment plans for clients who suffer from chronic and acute cervical and thoracic pain

Speaker Biography

Sunny Birdstone, LMP, is a Licensed Massage Practitioner with  14 years of experience as owner of Birdstone Therapeutic Massage, a clinical massage therapy practice in Washington state specializing in soft tissue injuries and complicated chronic pain. In addition, she has practiced massage therapy in long-term care facilities, chiropractic offices; for corporate clients and has conducted repetitive use injury prevention classes with business clients in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Birdstone has completed hundreds of hours of specialized education and training in myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy and therapeutic stretching. She has skillfully integrated these techniques into treatment for hundreds of clients experiencing chronic and acute neck and back pain. Ms. Birdstone also served as a medical specialist in the U.S. Army for 20 years before retiring in 1997.

This course is also available as an in-house program. With CCE in-houses, you choose the topic, dates, and facility.  CCE will provide the speaker, course content customized to your needs, CE credit, course materials, and an advertisement to post in your facility.

For more information, check out our website: www.CrossCountryEducation.com or call (615) 238-9239.