Course Overview
Treating low back pain is often a complex and complicated undertaking. There are frequently roadblocks to success, relief may be limited, and sometimes improvement is temporary. This three-hour webinar on the treatment of the low back and hip should offer all acupuncturists some perspectives and points for more effective and long-lasting results. Part 1 is based upon the three anatomical structures – the gluteus medius, the quadratus lumborum, and the SI joint. Whitfield Reaves calls this "the triad", and his approach takes a significant turn from what traditional Chinese medicine often postulates. No longer can we automatically assume that low back pain is due to kidney deficiency and caused by obstructions in the Bladder channel. Whitfields 40+ years of clinical experience has led to protocols that can assist the practitioner in achieving enhanced results. Treatment starts with the gluteus medius, which stabilizes the pelvis and refers pain throughout the lumbo-sacral region. The quadratus lumborum stabilizes the lumbar spine, and when in contraction is a significant contributor to low back pain. And the often overlooked sacral-iliac joint can elude the practitioner, and it is often a generator of pain in the in sacral area. Together, these three structures of the triad is an effective foundation for all low back and hip pain. Benefit from these relatively easy to treat structures, with points and protocols that the practitioner can use daily in the clinic.
Course Objectives
- Learn how to diagnose and assess dysfunction and pain generated by the gluteus medius.
- Learn how to locate points on the quadratus lumborum.
- Be able to describe the assessment and needling angles in locating and treating at the sacral-iliac joint.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrsThe gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus and back pain.
1 hrs - 2 hrsThe quadratus lumborum and back pain.
2 hrs - 3 hrsThe sacral-iliac joint and back pain.
Teacher
In practice for over 40 years, Whitfield Reaves, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in the field of sports medicine. Being in the forefront of the acupuncture sports medicine field, Whitfield's experience includes working with athletes at the 1984 LA Olympic Games at the 1984 LA Olympic Games and countless other sport competitions since. He is an author, he teaches internationally as well.
Know MoreTestimonials
Would recommend highly.
Susan N.
Dr. Reaves presents an easy to follow protocol for low back that I have used in my office with consistent good results when other types of acupuncture protocols have yielded only partial benefit. It is great to have another tool in my arsenal .
Jay P.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and highly recommend it. The presentation was so clear and the videos very helpful. I am already starting to try these techniques in my practice. I look forward to taking more of Whitfield Reaves courses!
Linda T.
I highly recommend Whitfield Reaves for Sports Medicine Acupuncture. You will find no better!
Judith W.
Very interesting! i will definitely apply these new things
Roxanne M.
worth it for every acupuncturist
Myhanh N.
he is amazing
Fatemeh T.
Absolutely loved this class. Great clinical pearls and demonstrations. Thank you so much!
Anita L.
Very clear and concise presentation of treating back pain using the Triad Approach.
Ausra J.
This course has really elevated my understanding of low back pain, and I cannot wait to use these techniques on my patients. I would definitely recommend this course, and will be taking more courses from this instructor.
Claire E.
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Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate,
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 Hrs.
Course Credits: 3 CPD
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
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