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Posture and Pain
Course Information
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 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.
In this class students will:
- Learn primary goals of medical massage including unconstrict muscle, be mindful of fascia and initiate diffusion;
- Understand what connective tissue and fascia is and how dysfunction can lead to pain;
- Discuss key dermatomes, learn about multiple types of pain;
- Review anatomical planes and movements of the spine in relation to postural analysis;
- Learn to view key points of the body, in various planes, from an anterior view, a posterior view and a lateral view;
- Learn to differentiate between favored posture and deviations; ideal alignment and deviations and understand Upper and Lower Cross (Janda) Syndromes;
- Leave the class with multiple “tools” to use in session analysis including SOAP notes, visual assessment, knowledge of biomechanics, palpatory skills, muscle and ROM testing, historical notes, etc.
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This class is one of six classes that is required as core curriculum in our Medical Massage Practitioner Program. This class is part of our Masters Level Series. Discounted pricing is available when enrolling in a series of classes including the Posture / Upper Extremity Series.
Please enroll early to ensure your place in class. Our class size limits are strictly enforced.
Days and Times
This class typically takes place on a Saturday from 8am – 12noon.
This class is also offered at Las Vegas Success School, on Costa Rica Education Vacations and on various Seminars at Sea. Days and times may vary based on the event.
CE's
4 live, hands-on, continuing credit hours are offered towards national certification classes, Florida and Texas.
How To Enroll
You may enroll in courses online by selecting the date and location of the class(es) you wish to take and click on the “Enroll Now” button below to place item(s) in your shopping cart. All online payments are processed through a secured server. If you wish to enroll over the phone or if you have any additional questions, please contact us at #800-201-2247.
You Are Protected
If you enroll in a class and for some reason you are unable to make it, don’t worry, you are covered. If you cancel more than 30 days prior to the start of the class, you can get a refund of your tuition. If you cancel less than 30 days prior to the scheduled class, you will still receive a credit to take the same class at a later time. You can also take a different class at a different location. Please see our cancellation policy for more details.
Class Sizes
All of our classes have minimum and maximum enrollments that can be accepted. If a class is getting close to being full, we may close online enrollment. If a class is closed online, you may still call us at #800-201-2247 to see if there are any additional spaces or to go on a waiting list. If you want to go, let us know! On rare occasions, we do not meet the minimum number of enrollees or an unexpected situation occurs and we need to cancel or reschedule a class. Please confirm that your class will be going forward prior to making any non-refundable travel arrangements.
Staying Overnight?
The best option would be to stay right at the hotel where the class is taught, so we try to set up room blocks for students at lower than listed prices. This is not always available however. When calling, ask the front desk about this. If they are not aware, try the sales office. NOTE: Before doing this, check out discount websites such as hotels.com, trivago.com or tripadvisor.com. Sometimes there are nearby hotels, some even within walking distance, that offer better rates.
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$240.00
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 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.
In this class students will:
- Learn primary goals of medical massage including unconstrict muscle, be mindful of fascia and initiate diffusion;
- Understand what connective tissue and fascia is and how dysfunction can lead to pain;
- Discuss key dermatomes, learn about multiple types of pain;
- Review anatomical planes and movements of the spine in relation to postural analysis;
- Learn to view key points of the body, in various planes, from an anterior view, a posterior view and a lateral view;
- Learn to differentiate between favored posture and deviations; ideal alignment and deviations and understand Upper and Lower Cross (Janda) Syndromes;
- Leave the class with multiple “tools” to use in session analysis including SOAP notes, visual assessment, knowledge of biomechanics, palpatory skills, muscle and ROM testing, historical notes, etc.
.
This class is one of six classes that is required as core curriculum in our Medical Massage Practitioner Program. This class is part of our Masters Level Series. Discounted pricing is available when enrolling in a series of classes including the Posture / Upper Extremity Series.
Please enroll early to ensure your place in class. Our class size limits are strictly enforced.
Additional information
| Select Location and Date | Las Vegas, NV on December 10, 2025, Additional classes will be added. |
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