Neural Manipulation 2

Course Overview

This three day course explores evaluation and treatment techniques for peripheral nerves of the upper body and explores, in detail, the anatomy and function of the peripheral nerves of the upper body.

Integrative treatment requires attention to mechanical relationships between the cranium/spine hard frame, and the dural and neural elements. NM provides approaches to address restrictions of the dural and neural components not commonly focused on with musculoskeletal symptoms.

Additionally, traumatic nerve lesions typically do not result in a recognizable, well-defined, clinical picture. Instead a broad spectrum of disturbances can be found. NM treatments change intra- and extra-neural pressure and improve sympathetic function to blood vessels due to the auto-innervation of the sympathetic ganglia and sympathetic innervation of peri-neural connective tissues, both of which are affected with treatment of fixations in the nerve sheaths.

Course Outcomes

At the end of the three days course, participants will learn to:

• Explore in detail the anatomy and function of the peripheral nerves of the upper body.
• Discover typical pain patterns that arise from dysfunction of these peripheral nerves.
• Learn evaluation methods and treatment techniques to facilitate normal functioning of these peripheral nerves.
• Discover various methods for releasing restrictions in nerves.

Prerequisite

NM1

Required Reading

Manual Therapy for Peripheral Nerves by Jean-Pierre Barral, RPT, DO; and Alain Croibier, D.O.

Suggested Reading

• • Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter, MD, and/or
  • A Regional Atlas of the Human Body by Carmine Clemente.

All books are available in www.bookdepository.com