
Course Objectives:
- Red flags for referral
- Orthopedic, neurological, and postural exam
- Interpret MRI reports
- Trigger and motor point needling/ “dry needling” application
- TCM Patterns
- Tui Na/Bodywork
- Basic physical therapy exercises
This class is ideal for the acupuncturist that is interested in learning more about “orthopedic” acupuncture using a combination of western and traditional Chinese medicine approaches. If you feel that your treatments for low back pain are not getting the results you want, if you are uncertain about how to locally needle the low back, or if you do not understand the different wester medical etiologies of low back pain, this is the class for you. The student will leave with information they can take with them Monday to the clinic! Please email any questions to personalbestacupuncture@gmail.com