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Acupressure Treatment for Shoulder Pain

Acupressure Treatment for Shoulder Pain

Treat shoulder pain more effectively with acupressure. This engaging online CEU course teaches massage therapists how to assess shoulder dysfunction, identify key meridian points, and apply targeted techniques with precision and confidence.

Add acupressure to your clinical toolkit and deliver longer-lasting relief for your clients.

Language English
Duration 3h

Description

Confidently treat shoulder pain with targeted acupressure techniques.

Shoulder dysfunction is one of the most common complaints massage therapists encounter—yet it often stems from complex causes that extend beyond the joint itself. Acupressure Treatment for Shoulder Pain is an online CEU course designed to help you assess and treat shoulder pain more effectively using a comprehensive, clinically relevant approach.

You’ll explore the relationship between posture, repetitive strain, and muscular imbalance, learning how these factors contribute to common shoulder issues. Through clear, practical instruction, you'll gain the skills to identify when acupressure is appropriate, locate key meridian points, and apply treatment protocols that reduce pain, release tension, and restore function.

This continuing education course bridges Traditional Chinese Medicine theory with modern clinical reasoning, giving you a powerful framework for addressing both local symptoms and systemic imbalances. You'll also learn to recognize compensation patterns in the neck, thorax, and upper back, areas often overlooked during treatment.

Whether you’re new to acupressure or looking to integrate it into your existing massage therapy treatments, this massage therapy CE course offers actionable techniques, clinical assessment strategies, and a full protocol you can begin using immediately. It’s ideal for massage therapists who want to offer more holistic, evidence-informed care and stand out in a competitive wellness landscape.

By the end of this course, you'll feel more confident treating shoulder dysfunction, supporting long-term client outcomes, and delivering treatments that go beyond symptom relief.

Treat the Root Causes of Shoulder Dysfunction:
Explore how posture, strain, and neuromuscular patterns contribute to shoulder pain—and how to address them holistically with acupressure.
Master a Full Acupressure Treatment Protocol:
Learn precise meridian point locations, pressure depth, timing, and treatment flow to effectively reduce shoulder pain and improve range of motion.
Build Clinical Assessment Confidence:
Develop assessment skills that help determine the root cause of pain and when acupressure is an appropriate massage therapy intervention.
Earn CEUs While Expanding Your Skills:
Get CEU hours while enhancing your ability to offer high-impact, client-centered treatments.
Use Multimedia Tools for Real-World Learning:
Engage with videos, graphics, and a hands-on case study to reinforce pressure point selection, depth, and timing for treatment.

TYPES & CLASSIFICATIONS OF SHOULDER PAIN

Complementary Modalities
Common Causes & Additional Considerations
Western Medicine Approach
Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
Assessment & Planning
Channel Activation
Acupressure Point Locations

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Module 1 Quiz

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Compensation Area: The Neck
Compensation Area: The Thorax & Upper Back
Treatment Approach & Protocol

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Module 2 Quiz
  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Lydia Giammartino, MMedSc, BKin, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • Maria Naccarato, BSc, RMT
  • Lisa Petrisor, B. PhE, BScPT
Purchase Course
Acupressure Treatment for Shoulder Pain

CA$44.99