Assessment and Treatment of the Neck Ligaments
The neck is one of the most common areas of client complaint, injury and dysfunction, and it can be a challenging area to treat effectively. Injured or irritated neck ligaments can be particularly vexing; besides causing deep pain, they can provoke a guarding response in the nearby muscles, causing additional pain, tension, and limitation of movement.
In this class we will explore the deeper terrain of the neck, concentrating on the key ligamentous and related muscular and fascial structures that, when injured, often create chronic neck pain and tension. The cervical ligaments are every bit as important as the muscles, bones, and fascia, but are often overlooked by massage therapists, chiropractors, and physical therapists.
You will learn assessment and palpation skills that will help you to identify the ligamentous structures that need treatment, make sure it is appropriate to do so, and treat the injured structures. A primary focus of this class is to help you refine your accuracy in both palpation and treatment, and to help you develop more confidence, specificity and thoroughness in your neck assessment and treatment. Clients notice the difference right away when they feel you touch the "right spots", and their chronic pain and tension begins to dissolve from the inside out.
(Please note that you’ll get more out of this class if you attend the MSDT Neck class on Saturday, April 27 at OWC in Antwerp, or April 21 at Ecole Européenne de Massage in Brussels).
"This was one of the most informative classes I've taken in a long time. The material is very useful for my clinical practice." - Sabrina Sargent
"I think more than any other technique or series of movements I've incorporated, this neck work has had the most consistent and specific effects. Every person who has received the work has said they've felt lengthened, their neck felt freed and that they slept very soundly that night, often feeling very relaxed the next couple of days. Thank you!" - Dawn Geula
“This class was ridiculously useful. I will be using these techniques immediately and daily." - Robin Mayberry
Instructor: Brian Utting
CE hours: 8 (NCBTMB-approved for CE credit)
Date and Time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10am-6:30pm
Tuition: 180€ / day for 1 day class (Saturday or Sunday). 300€ for both classes (Saturday and Sunday). If you have taken either class before, you may attend both days for 280€.
Registration: This class is sponsored by the Oost West Centrum in Antwerpen, BE. Click Here for registration information and other details. If you are entitled to the discount, chose the option 'I will pay later'. The online payment system can not apply the discount.