Mastering the Treatment of Injury and Pain - Course 1

Course overview

Mastering the Treatment of Pain and Injury is for the serious practitioner of sports acupuncture. Course 1 is an introduction to just what anatomical and orthopedic acupuncture is, and how it is used in a modern setting. Secondly, it is essential to understand where the needle is inserted, and how each of the different anatomical structures respond to our needling. The concept of fibrosis thickening of tissue brings clarity to what we call in traditional Chinese medicine stagnation of qi and blood. The Four Steps are presented, which offer structure to the treatment of pain and injury. Understanding these steps is a significant benefit for the practitioner, as it often assures that the proper treatment is not overlooked.