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Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain

Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain

Discover how to treat and assess various causes of low back pain using acupressure to alleviate discomfort.

Type Continuing Education
Category Acupressure, Complementary Modalities
Language English
Duration 2h
Instructor

Description

Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain empowers massage therapists to effectively use acupressure to ease low back pain caused by a range of issues through our online massage therapy course.

Explore Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives on diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. Discover how to conduct clinical assessments for massage therapy to determine if acupressure is indicated in treating low back pain.

Gain expertise in targeting the appropriate meridian channels and become skilled at applying acupressure to precise points for the treatment and relief of low back pain. Dive into how to treat common compensatory areas, including the neck, thorax, pelvis, and hips.

Our easy-to-follow guide highlights each step of the treatment process, detailing the locations of pressure points, depth, and timing. Through a variety of multimedia elements, you can understand how to implement acupressure treatment and integrate it into massage therapy.

Enhance your approach to low back pain by learning how to confidently integrate acupressure into massage therapy treatment.

Gain insight into the typical triggers of low back pain.
Explore diverse treatment approaches across different professions, broadening your toolkit for effective solutions.
Combine Western and Eastern methods to provide top-notch care by blending insights from both approaches.
Master the art of pinpointing low back pain causes with precision, and create a tailored treatment strategy that incorporates acupressure techniques.
Explore the complex relationship between common compensatory zones and low back pain, both anatomically and within the Meridian channels.
Become an expert in applying the most powerful acupressure points to alleviate low back pain, addressing both the root cause and associated areas.
Enhance your skills with a real-world case study that illustrates a hands-on acupressure treatment plan in action.

TYPES & CLASSIFICATIONS OF LOW BACK PAIN

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
Compensation Area: The Pelvis and Hips
Compensation Area: The Knee
Treatment Approach & Protocol

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Module 2 Quiz
  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Lydia Giammartino, MMedSc, BKin, RMT
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • Maria Naccarato, BSc, RMT
  • Lisa Petrisor, B. PhE, BScPT

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