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This class focuses on treating Sports Injuries and Orthopedic Conditions of the neck with a multi-modality approach, which includes Tui Na, acupuncture
protocols, point prescriptions, and needling guidelines.
Tom Bisio will present this unique and very effective approach to the treatment of neck pain, stiffness and injury based on his 25+ years of clinical experience, with an emphasis on immediate acquisition of clinically effective skills.
Advanced acupuncture guidelines and needling methods are clearly explained, along with the use of Cupping and the Plum Blossom Needle. Tom also explains two short and very effective Tui Na protocols for the neck that can be easily integrated with acupuncture treatments. Students will also learn to appropriately prescribe herbal formulae that have been proven clinically effective in the treatment of neck conditions. Specific rehabilitative Qi Gong exercises conditions of neck are explained, so that students are able to teach the exercises to patients.
Goals and Objectives
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Symptoms & Causes of Neck Pain
- Tui Na Neck & Shoulder Treatment – Seated
- Tui Na Neck & Shoulder Treatment – Supine
- Acupuncture Opening Treatments for the Neck
- Cupping, Seven Star Hammer & Guasha
- Qi Dynamics of the Neck & Principles of Acupuncture Treatment for Neck Pain and Stiffness
- Wind in the Neck: Points and Treatment
- Distal Complimentary Acupuncture Points & Treatments
- Root & Node Treatments and Neck Pain
- Key Herbal Formulas for Neck Pain: Formula Based/Pathogen Based Diagnosis
- Ge Gen Tang & Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen
- Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang + Ge Gen
- Blood Stasis Formulas
- Yi Guan Jian + Si Ni San
- Juan Bi Tang – Bi Syndrome
- External Application of Herbs
- Rehabilitative Qi Gong Exercises for the Neck
- Owl Turns Its Head
- Cock Pecks the Rice
- The “Back Stretch”
- King/Queen Arises From the Throne
- Nine Ghosts Drawing Swords
- Rhinoceros Gazes at the Moon
- Na Mou Searches the Sea
- Turning Heaven & Earth
