Focus is on a more thorough examination of the muscles of these regions, the movements they produce, and common pathological conditions of the back, torso, and neck. This course is taken in conjunction with Massage Therapy 3. This course is taken in conjunction with Massage Therapy 4. Information about the benefits of massage, contraindications, client interviews, client-therapist relationship, draping, good body mechanics, and anatomical landmarks enables the student to offer safe, professional massage. Basic massage techniques are blended into a relaxing, health enhancing full-body session preparing the student for their student clinic experience.
Students begin to apply their knowledge to clinical situations.
In this intermediate level course, students learn to give specific therapeutic attention to the regions of the back, neck, and torso. Using their knowledge of muscle anatomy, students perform more advanced massage techniques to address hypertonicity, chronic ischemia, trigger points, fibrotic tissue, adhesions, and scar tissue. Myofascial techniques and other forms of deep-tissue massage are added to the students' growing skill base. This course includes common clinical applications in the body regions covered, and the integration of specific techniques into a full-body session. Common clinical applications to these regions of the body are taught.