Posture and Pain

Course Description

Gravity takes a toll on our bodies every day, constantly straining our structure and slowly dragging our body into misalignment. This problem is usually not noticed (or perhaps is even considered to be normal) until some sports activity or physical labor aggravates the problem enough to cause persistent pain. The result is a trip to the doctor. Since muscle imbalances are the most common cause of misalignment, massage therapy is clearly the most effective form of treatment.

In this fast-paced four or six hour class, you will learn all about postural distortions from the serious (Scoliosis, Lordosis, Kyphosis) to the everyday distortions that cause subtle but lingering pain. You will learn about how and why massage therapy works to treat these conditions and how to educate physicians and patients about this as well.

A key part of this class will be learning to perform "body reading" an identification of postural misalignment in patients (or potential patients), with just a brief visual scan. The class will be broken up into small groups where participants, at their option, can be evaluated for misalignments themselves.

This class is one of six classes that is required as core curriculum in our Medical Massage Practitioner Certification Program. This class is part of our Master's Level Series. Discounted pricing is available when enrolling in a series of classes.

CE's

6 continuing credit hours are offered towards national certification classes in most states; 4 for Florida classes. Adventure Learning offerings and Success School usually offer 4 CE's, depending on venue.