We have a short video for you today that shows how to palpate the upper and lower back to see where you can use Direct-Indirect Techniques to free up tight myo-fascial restrictions in the client.
The focus for one of our hands-on Direct-Indirect Technique™ (DIT) trainings is on the Upper Back, Lower Back, Legs, and Feet.
We get consistent feedback from MTs saying they use these DIT techniques in every session they do. Our mission is to provide real tools that you can use, and we work hard to deliver that to you in the ROLMT trainings.
This training is approved by the Arkansas State Board and the National Certification Board (NCBTMB). Find out why many therapists say these are “the Best CEU Classes” they’ve ever taken – and why many keep coming back to our classes year after year.
See more information about this training below or on the website.
Direct-Indirect Technique™ (DIT) is a highly successful bodywork modality that is used in medical, therapeutic, clinic, and spa situations. DIT incorporates what I consider to be the best combination of Myofascial, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, and Cranial-Sacral techniques into one cohesive toolbox of techniques that really work.
In this DIT class, we’ll be getting deep into the Upper-Mid Back, the Low Back and Hips, as well as the Legs, Knees, and Feet – using both deep Direct techniques – and gentle Indirect techniques. We combine them in a way that works better than each style by itself. Clients absolutely love it! Hundreds of therapists have built successful practices using these techniques.
There is hardly a person on the planet that doesn’t have back pain or soreness at some point in their lives. So many things that we do these days encourage poor postural patterns. Our occupations, our activities, even our furniture can lead to back problems. We tune out all the soreness for awhile, until the time comes when we can’t ignore it any more.
In the Upper Back part of the training, you’ll be using DITechniques for the rhomboids, mid & lower trapezius, erector spinae, deep rotators & multifidi, and other spinal muscles, serratus muscles, as well as the pectoral muscles which counterbalance tightness in the upper back.
You will also use some powerful, highly successful techniques for treating the Low Back and Hips, focusing on techniques for tight Quadratus Lumborum, Medial Rotators (Gluteus Medius, Minimus, and TFL), Lateral Rotators (Piriformis and the Deep 6), and the IlioPsoas muscles.
In the Leg part of the training, you will focus on the Quadriceps, Hamstrings, the IT Band tendon, Gastrocnemius/Soleus, Anterior & Posterior Tibialis, and more. Emphasis is on treating Knee problems, Plantar Fascitis, and techniques for the legs that actually help relieve low back problems.
You will help your clients feel much better than when they walked into your office. Most therapists find these techniques to be a huge boost to their business, too – more word-of-mouth referrals, more consistent clients.
Stay well,
John Ray
Member Fascia Research Society
John J. Ray is approved by the NCBTMB as a continuing education Approved Provider.