Understanding Pain and Inflammation – 3 hour ZOOM interactive class
Course Description: Pain is a global health problem. One in five people suffer with pain every year. One in ten people experience chronic pain every year. The annual costs of treating pain are greater than the costs of treating cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined. 88% of consumers agree that massage can be effective in reducing pain.
Inflammation is how a body responds to injury, in the same way that your immune system fights off bacterial and viral infection in a sore throat. It is a natural part of healing but unchecked, inflammation leads to additional tissue damage, which can lead to more Pain. This is why it is important to match massage treatments to the stage of inflammation: an incorrect assessment and course of action can interfere with or prolong the natural healing process.
Describing symptoms, goals, and treatment options for each stage of inflammation (SOI) is complicated. This 3-hour class presents information systematically about inflammation and pain, stages of inflammation (SOI) and how massage can alleviate pain symptoms in each stage.
Each stage has its own unique physiology and symptom picture. Treatment goals aim to reduce problematic symptoms related to each stage. Once goals are identified, optimum treatment techniques, hydrotherapy and homework/self-care can follow clear critical thinking guidelines. Massage therapists who complete this class will be able to understand pain in each stage of inflammation. Armed with solid information and together with patient input, therapists are better equipped to determine best treatment practices for individual clients. This course is designed to empower therapists who help rehabilitate clients from an injury or pain, so their goals of pursuing an active, fulfilling life are aligned with how the body is trying to heal.
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