Day of the Back
This class is a part of the Medical Massage Practitioner Program. It may be taken on its own or as part of a series of classes for a tuition discount. You may also take this class as part of the Professional Level Series and/or the Medical Massage Practitioner Program.
In the Day of the Back class, we focus intensively and exclusively on the assessment and treatment of conditions of the back and the hip. You will learn neuromuscular, myofascial and other techniques that our instructors use in their pain clinics to achieve an incredible 90% rate of recovery! You will learn to effectively assess and treat conditions of the back and hip such as lumbago, pelvic tilt, post-op back surgery, sciatica and more.
In this class, there will be a brief review of medical terminology and indications and contraindications for massage therapy treatment, This class teaches protocols for assessing and treating common conditions of the back and the hip. Students willl:
- .Review the chemical and mechanical processes of the pain mechanism of soft tissue injury;
- Be able to identify the systemic effects of injury;
- Recognize an erythemic response;
- Learn and practice techniques to reverse soft tissue injury;
- Recognize healing crisis vs pathologies;
- Understand the duration and frequency of treatments for medical massage;
- Explain post-treatment care and follow-up care;
- Learn indications and contraindications for using medical massage protocols to treat conditions of the spine and hip and know when and when not to utilize learned techniques.
- Learn, practice and experience multiple treatment protocols relating to the back.
This class is one in a series of classes that are required to earn a Certificate of Completion from our renowned Medical Massage Practitioner Program. This class is part of our Professional Level Series. Discounted pricing is available when enrolling in a series or the entire program.
Days and Times
This class typically takes place on a Saturday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.
This class is also offered at special events including Las Vegas Success School, on our Seminars at Sea and during our Education Vacations in Costa Rica Education Vacation. This class may be offered as a webinar. Days and times may vary based on the event.
CE's
This course is approved by NCBTMB for 8 live, contact-hour massage therapy continuing education hours
This course is also approved by NCBTMB for 8 online live distance learning hours when offered in webinar format.
Please enroll early to ensure your place in class. Our class size limits are strictly enforced.
Las Vegas, NV - December 9, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Monday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Seminar and Room Block Location: The LINQ Hotel, 3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109. Room block web link: https://book.passkey.com/go/SQLMD4, Reservation Center #800-223-7277 - group code: SQLMD4. A $15 per person/per day massage table fee has been included in the price of this tuition. If you can bring a table and wish to opt out of this fee, please do so on this page: https://www.lmtsuccessgroup.com/LVSSDecember2024 before checking out. Course manuals will be provided in a digital format. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Login credentials will be provided a week to ten days before class.
Tampa Bay, FL on February 1, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Orlando, FL on February 8, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Dallas, TX on March 8, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Atlanta, GA on March 15, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Fort Lauderdale, FL on March 22, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Baltimore, MD on March 29, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Chicago, IL on April 12, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Charlotte, NC on April 26, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Nashville, TN on April 26, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Boston, MA on May 3, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
San Antonio, TX on May 3, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Raleigh, NC on May 17, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Seattle, WA on May 21, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Wednesday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Richmond, VA on June 14, 2025 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.