Massage for Headaches & Neck Pain

(1194 reviews)

9 CE Hours


Course Options:

  • Fully Online Materials and Test
  • No Text (I Already Own Text); Test Online

Description

Headaches and neck pain are both extremely common and nearly everyone has had this type of pain on occasion. In some cases the pain is more frequent and debilitating. Through this continuing education course, discover how you can assist clients in alleviating frequent headaches and neck pain.

Through online text and video, authors Sandy Fritz and Leon Chaitow will:

  • Identify types and causes of headaches and name contributing factors in the development of headaches and neck pain.
  • Describe assessment tools for identifying signs and features of headache and neck pain dysfunctions.
  • Review various massage techniques used to assess pain characteristics and address the release of fibrotic connective tissue and trigger points.
  • List signs and symptoms occurring in conjunction with headache and neck pain that would be indicative of medical attention.
  • Match massage applications with the specific pain management goals.
  • List physiological benefits of outcome based massage therapy for headache and neck pain.
  • Select specific massage strategies for treating vascular and tension headaches and neck pain.

Course Reviews

Linda Summer, LMT

Excellent books and videos. Well written and easy to follow. All techniques I can put to use immediately in my practice. Information provided helps me understand what I can or cannot accomplish in regard to headache relief for different types of headaches.

Cheryl Sprado, LMT

The book was well layed out as far as each chapter built upon the next. I also appreciated that the end of the chapters had the key points box. It was a nice review. The description of sequences was very clear and concise.

Jeffrey Carr, LMT

Overall, I feel this is an excellent course with substantial content. The training videos were very good, but could have incorporated a little more repitition on complex techniques and a little less time on some demonstrations.

Jeremy E. Miller, LMT, BCMT

Thank you for an excellent course! The expertise of Sandy Fritz and Dr. Chaitow shine through with explanations and depictions in both the text and videos that are immediately applicable in the treatment room.

Ramona Savant

Enjoy taking classes from this institute.

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Materials

  • Online Text - 155 pages
  • Online Videos - Approximately 50 minutes
  • Online multiple-choice test
  • Certificate upon completion

Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.

Approvals

The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.

Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP as well as most state boards.

For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.

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