Common Back & Neck Problems
CPD Approved Course (5 CPD Credits)
Would
you like to know more about why clients get neck and back pain?
Would
you like more skills for treating this area?
After revising the anatomy & physiology of the vertebral column you will learn to identify and explain the pathology of common back and neck problems. You will then learn to apply and receive a variety of treatments for these problems.
On this 1 day workshop you will learn
- how to name/number
every vertebrae in the spine
- how to identify spinous processes- how
to locate C6 and C7 and know roughly where to find L4 on a client
- how
to identify common areas of spinal pain
- understand why pain occurs in
these areas
- understand the difference between kyphosis, lordosis and
scoliosis
- to carry out a treatment plan for kyphosis
- to carry out a
treatment plan for sub-acute whiplash
- to carry out a treatment plan
for torticollis/wry neck
- to carry out a treatment plan for low back
pain
- to perform effective passive spinal stretches
- to demonstrate
effective active spinal stretches
- to perform Soft Tissue Release on
levator scapulae
- to perform safe PNF stretches to erector spinae
- to
apply a range of advanced back massage techniques through a towel, on
dry skin and with oil.
A full workbook is provided.
Any Students attending this course that has a client with specific problems in these areas, our teacher Jane would welcome you to email The Natural Health School with their specific problems, Jane will then respond to your questions either prior or on the course day.
Certificate of attendance awarded. (5 cpd credits). Tutor Jane Johnson.
Date: 26th March 2008, 19th September 2008.
Cost: £75.00.