This DVD program offers a complete medical massage routine specifically designed for the posterior lumbar region while the patient is in a prone position. You will learn how to thoroughly examine and normalize the soft tissues of the lower back.
Key Features:
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Understanding Low Back Pain: Gain insights into common causes of low back pain, including:
- Trigger Points
- Postural Distortion
- Pronation
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Effective Relief Techniques: Learn to provide relief for individuals experiencing:
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Strains
- Back Spasms
- Over-pronation Syndrome
- Other common soft tissue conditions in the lumbar area
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Educational Resources: Includes primal 3D anatomy drawings, trigger point illustrations, and anatomical models to enhance your understanding of lumbar anatomy and pain sources.
Program Highlights:
- Length: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Format: DVD, Region 0 - Plays Worldwide
This DVD presents clear demonstrations of powerful, safe, and pain-free methods for relieving various lumbar issues. It effectively combines detailed explanations with practical techniques, making it easy for you to grasp the material quickly. Low back pain affects a large portion of the population and is one of the most common reasons individuals seek massage therapy. This program will empower you to better address the needs of this significant market. When combined with the cervical program, therapists can effectively treat most neck and back complaints.
About Ralph Stephens:
Ralph R. Stephens is an internationally recognized instructor of medical massage, bringing over 20 years of experience to his engaging teaching style. He makes learning enjoyable and accessible, effectively conveying complex information on video. Ralph has produced 15 instructional videos, authored a textbook, and contributed to various magazines, textbooks, and journals. He is a sought-after presenter, speaking at over 30 state, regional, and national events each year.
As a pioneer in adapting specific massage and stretching techniques for chair massage, Ralph shares his knowledge in his videos, including "Seated Therapeutic Massage" and his textbook, "Therapeutic Chair Massage." He has also held significant leadership roles in the AMTA and served as chair of the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Examiners.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this inspiring instructor—whether in person or through this informative DVD!
