The time has come for an integrative approach to pain management. The dangers of both opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are in the spotlight, and massage therapy is finally on the recommended list for alternative, evidence-based modalities for pain management. This timely course addresses the current focus on the biopsychosocial aspects of treating pain; the full range of massage, movement, and mindfulness techniques most bodyworkers have within their scope; and the responsibilities and expectations of working on a multidisciplinary team. Leave the course with a deeper understanding of how to work with clients with chronic pain and an action plan for working with an integrative health-care team.
This course was featured during the 2018 ABMP CE Summit: Common Client Conditions.
The time has come for an integrative approach to pain management. The dangers of both opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are in the spotlight, and massage therapy is finally on the recommended list for alternative, evidence-based modalities for pain management. This timely course addresses the current focus on the biopsychosocial aspects of treating pain; the full range of massage, movement, and mindfulness techniques most bodyworkers have within their scope; and the responsibilities and expectations of working on a multidisciplinary team. Leave the course with a deeper understanding of how to work with clients with chronic pain and an action plan for working with an integrative health-care team.