Get ready for our next Foundational Course! 

The practitioner taking this sports medicine acupuncture foundational course will understand that the neck and shoulder are observed as one complex and must not be separated in assessment or treatment. Injury to the neck will often involve shoulder symptoms and conversely, shoulder pain frequently stems from the cervical spine. Common neck and shoulder injuries that will be discussed include: cervical degeneration, fallen pillow syndrome (luozhen), cervical strain and sprain, muscle tension headaches, rotator cuff and bicipital tendinopathy, as well as common muscle imbalance syndromes that are contributing factors to many other neck and shoulder injuries. In this workshop, we will examine injuries from a mechanical “how and why” using orthopedic physical evaluations and manual muscle testing to assess the integrity of the musculoskeletal system.

Innovative treatment protocols will be introduced consisting of needle techniques to the involved motor and acupuncture points to balance the somatic system according to both TCM and western biomedical principles.

The experience of this workshop will refine the practitioner’s assessment and treatment skills, expanding their knowledge of needle techniques and greatly enhancing their success rate in treating neck and shoulder injuries.