Foundation in Advanced Clinical Massage Techniques

• Trigger point therapy.
• Myofascial release.
• Powerful deep forearm massage.
• Sports stretching.
• Body mechanics based on Tai Chi principles to protect your back, wrists and thumbs.
• Palpation skills and the power of the ‘listening touch’.
• Table shiatsu – shiatsu basics used on the massage table.

Appropriate for all types of practitioner from the newly qualified to the experienced sports therapist, this hands-on course encourages the creative combination of these techniques in your practice. You will gain confidence in the techniques to treat chronic pain, particularly in the key areas of low back and neck and shoulder pain.

Using these techniques, you will treat more efficiently and effectively. You will work less and get better results for your clients. Building a practice on treating pain will not only increase your business, but also reward you in more ways than you know.

All other Jing advanced clinical massage courses are based on this course. We recommend taking this course before any of the specific pathology courses, however this is not compulsory.

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Low Back Pain

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability and pain in the UK. Treating it can be the key to expanding your business.

LEARN

• A powerful protocol incorporating trigger point therapy, STR, stretching, ROM and other advanced techniques to identify and relieve the source of pain in 1-6 treatments.
• To find, palpate and treat the relevant musculo- skeletal anatomy including: the erector spinae group, quadratus lumborum, the gluteus group, piriformis and illiopsoas.
• Body mechanics to protect your own body while giving the best treatment possible to your clients.
• The causes and contraindications of common low back pathologies, such as Sciatica, Acute Locked Back and Piriformis Syndrome.
• The confidence and creativity to design unique treatments for all your clients.

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Hip & Pelvis Pain

Treating the hip is essential, as imbalances here can lead to distortions throughout the entire body.

LEARN

• A powerful protocol incorporating trigger point therapy, STR, stretching, ROM and other advanced techniques to identify and relieve the source of hip pain in 1-6 treatments.
• To find, palpate and treat the relevant musculo-skeletal anatomy including: the 6 deep lateral rotators, the abductor and adductor group, iliopsoas.
• The causes and contraindications of hip and pelvic pathologies
• Body mechanics to protect your own body while giving the best treatment possible to your clients.
• Safe and professional draping for treating this complex and sensitive area.
• The confidence and creativity to design unique treatments for all of your clients.

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Neck and Upper Shoulder Pain

LEARN

• A powerful protocol incorporating trigger point therapy, STR, stretching, ROM and other advanced techniques to identify and relieve the source of neck pain in 1-6 treatments.
• To find, palpate and treat the relevant musculo-skeletal anatomy including: the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, scalenes, SCM, rhomboids, and
  posterior cervicals.
• Body mechanics to protect your own body while giving the best treatment possible to your clients.
• The causes and contraindications of neck and shoulder conditions.
• The confidence and creativity to design unique treatments for all your clients.

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Shoulder Girdle Pain

You can significantly increase clients’ range of motion and decrease recovery time for this complex injury site. Great course for treating athletes.

LEARN

• A powerful protocol incorporating trigger point therapy, STR, stretching, ROM and other advanced techniques to identify and relieve the source of rotator cuff pain in 1-6 treatments.
• To find, palpate and treat the relevant musculo-skeletal anatomy including: the SITS rotator cuff muscles, pectoralis major and minor, trapezius,
  scalenes and deltoids.
• Body mechanics to protect your own body while giving the best treatment possible to your clients.
• The causes and contraindications of shoulder girdle conditions.
• The confidence and creativity to design unique treatments for all your clients.

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TMJ Pain

This workshop was developed by a massage therapist with 20 years experience as a dental nurse. These skills will help you achieve astounding results with patients who cannot find relief elsewhere.

LEARN

• A powerful protocol to treat TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome) incorporating a range of advanced techniques such as trigger point therapy, STR, and myofascial release.
• To find, palpate and treat the relevant musculo – skeletal anatomy including the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, digastric muscles, sternocleidomastoid, and trapezius.
• Body mechanics to protect your own body while giving the best treatment possible to your clients.
• The causes and contraindications of head and face pain.
• The confidence and creativity to design unique treatments for all your clients.

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Rib, Thorax and Abdomen Pain

You can help increase breathing capacity for athletes, people with asthma and recovering cancer patients. Your clients will love you for this work!

LEARN

• A powerful protocol adapted from osteopathic technique, visceral manipulation, myofascial release, remedial and trigger point work to identify and relieve the source of pain in 1-6 treatments.
• To find, palpate and treat the relevant musculo-skeletal and visceral anatomy including: the intercostal muscles, pectoralis minor, lungs, diaphragm, rectus abdominis.
• Body mechanics to protect your own body while giving the best treatment possible to your clients.
• The causes and contraindications of thoracic pain pathologies, how and why you can treat them.
• The confidence and creativity to design unique treatments for all your clients.

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Leg, Knee & Foot Pain

The perfect course to treat athletes, runners, skiers or football players.

LEARN

• A powerful protocol incorporating trigger point therapy, STR, stretching, ROM and other advanced techniques to identify and relieve the source of RSI pain in 1-6 treatments.
• To find, palpate and treat the musculo-skeletal anatomy including: hamstrings, quads, adductors, gracilis, sartorius, tibilalis anterior, gastrocnemius, soleus, deep flexor compartment and achilles tendon.
• Body mechanics to protect your own body while giving the best treatment possible to your clients.
• The causes and contraindications of leg, knee, ankle and foot pain. How and why you can treat them.
• The confidence and creativity to design unique treatments for all your clients.

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Wrist and Arm RSIs

Using these simple techniques, you can help prevent painful surgery and decrease recovery time for post-operative patients.

LEARN

• A powerful protocol incorporating trigger point therapy, STR, stretching, ROM and other advanced techniques to identify and relieve the source of pain in 1-6 regular clinical sessions.
• To find, palpate and treat the relevant musculo-skeletal anatomy including: scalenes, brachioradialis, supinator, pronators, wrist flexors, extensors and the flexor retinaculum.
• Body mechanics to protect your own body while giving the best treatment possible to your clients.
• The causes and contraindications of wrist and elbow RSIs.
• The confidence and creativity to design unique treatments for all your clients.

This treatment can be given in any setting, including offices. We recommend taking this in conjunction with our on-site massage course.

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Working with the Spine

Lose your fear of working with the spine in this fascinating workshop combining insights from bodywork, physiotherapy and yoga.

LEARN

• Detailed anatomy of the spine and relevant musculo-skeletal, ligamentous and fascial structures.
• Body reading: how to visually assess spinal bends, excessive curvature and rotations.
• Advanced soft tissue techniques to free spinal restrictions. Techniques include: direct and indirect myofascial release, trigger point, stretching and osteopathic skills adapted for the massage therapist.
• Effective and safe movement exercises for your client.
• The causes and contraindications of spinal pathologies including herniated disc, ankylosing spondylitis, spinal arthritis.

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