Direct-Indirect Techniques for Upper Back, Low Back, & Legs – Hot Springs – Nov 11-13 – 18 CEUs

DIT for Treating Upper Back Pain and Related Conditions

In this class, you will learn real tools for the upper back that you can use right away in your practice, maximizing the effectiveness of your massage technique while minimizing stress on your body. There is hardly a person on the planet that does not have upper or mid back pain and soreness at some point in their lives. We find people with extraordinarily tight muscles and fascia in this region every day!

With this class, you will practice a specific combination of myofascial, neuromuscular, deep tissue, and cranial-sacral techniques for relieving tight upper back muscles and fascia – a blend of deep and gentle techniques that are very effective when used together.

We will explore the muscle and fascial anatomy of the upper back, as well as common compensation patterns and trigger point referral patterns, and demonstrate how these can be relieved using these techniques.

Areas of focus include techniques for the rhomboids, mid & lower trapezius, erector spinae, deep rotators & multifidi, and other spinal muscles, serratus muscles, as well as the pectoral muscles, which often counterbalance upper back tightness.

So many things that we do these days encourage poor postural patterns. Our occupations, our activities, even our furniture often lead to back problems. We tune out all the soreness for awhile, until the time comes when we can’t ignore it any longer. These DIT techniques are very effective at relieving clients’ sore backs, so that they feel better longer and are able to comfortably continue their jobs and activities.

The DIT-Upper-Back class can be taken on its own or combined with DIT-Legs and DIT-Low-Back for even greater results.

“In 25 years of education workshops and massage CEU classes this is the best experience I’ve ever had. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable.” ~ Linda

DIT to Effectively Relieve Low Back Pain

This class will focus on specific Direct and Indirect Techniques to relieve low back issues. You will learn how to use the DIT techniques to treat Low Back pain, hip and pelvis soreness, tight Quadratus Lumborum, medial rotators (Gluteus Medius, Minimus, and TFL), lateral rotators (Piriformis and the rest of the Deep 6), and the IlioPsoas muscles. You will identify and treat muscle and fascial compensation patterns – what pattern is presenting, and what’s the best technique to use.

Many clients with herniated discs, sciatica, and other low back and hip problems have benefited from these techniques. Nearly all experience profound relief. Some have been able to avoid more invasive treatments, including surgery, and return to the activities and work they love.

In this class, you will learn real tools for the low back that you can use right away in your practice to maximize the effectiveness of your work while minimizing stress on your body. DIT for low back combines effective myofascial, neuromuscular, and cranial-sacral techniques to relieve tight muscles and fascia. You will learn both deep and gentle DIT techniques that work very well together.

In addition, we will explore the muscle and fascial anatomy of the low back, common compensation patterns, and trigger point referral patterns, demonstrating how these can be relieved using DIT techniques.

“If you have not taken one of John Ray’s CEU’s then you are missing out. Excellent instructor and lots of great techniques. I took DIT for legs, hips, and back, and I absolutely LOVED the class. I have used it in every massage since.” ~ Crystal

The DIT-Low Back class can be taken on its own or combined with DIT-Legs and DIT-Upper Back for even greater results.

DIT for Treating Leg, Knee, & Foot Pain

Hands-On Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques

Direct-Indirect Technique™ for the Legs, Knees, and Feet is a powerful therapeutic modality that facilitates the release of painful muscular and fascial restrictions that develop over time due to injuries, poor posture, repetitive movement patterns, and stress.

In this class, you will learn real tools for the legs, knees and feet that you can use right away in your practice, maximizing the effectiveness of your massage technique while minimizing stress on your body.

We will focus on the Leg and Foot muscles, including the Quadriceps, Hamstrings, the TFL and IT Band, Gastrocnemius/Soleus, Anterior & Posterior Tibialis, as well as other muscles, tendons, and fascial structures. You will also learn how to relieve knee pain, plantar fascitis, and more.

You will practice a specific combination of myofascial, neuromuscular, deep tissue, and cranial-sacral techniques for relieving tight leg, knee and foot muscles and fascia – a blend of deep and gentle techniques that are very effective when used together.

We will explore the muscle and fascial anatomy of the legs, knees and feet, as well as common compensation patterns and trigger point referral patterns, and demonstrate how these can be relieved using these techniques. We will look at which leg, knee and feet conditions can benefit from the use of these techniques and which conditions are contraindicated.

Since several leg muscles attach to the pelvic bones, tightness or weakness in these muscles and tendons is often involved in low back pain patterns. Thus, it’s highly beneficial to take the DIT-Legs class along with the DIT-Low Back and Upper Back classes.

“This was my third set of CEUs with John and his are easily the best CEUs I’ve taken. When I leave his CEUs I am able to immediately incorporate what I’ve learned into client body work. His presentation and professional presence help make his classes fun as well as instructive.” ~ Sidney

• All Ray of Light Training Live Classes are approved for Continuing Education credit by the NCBTMB and the AR Department of Health. They are also listed and accepted through CE Broker.
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