Deepen your understanding of pain and how to effectively work with clients experiencing it. This dynamic course starts with Whitney Lowe teaching pain science and how pain works in the body. Doug Nelson then brings those concepts into the treatment room and demonstrates essential strategies for working with clients in pain. This course was featured during the 2026 ABMP CE Summit: Pain event.
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Deepen your understanding of pain and how to effectively work with clients experiencing it. This dynamic course starts with Whitney Lowe teaching pain science and how pain works in the body. Doug Nelson then brings those concepts into the treatment room and demonstrates essential strategies for working with clients in pain.
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Q: Is this CE course approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) for CE credit?
A: Yes! All of the courses are approved under ABMP’s NCBTMB Approved Provider account (451086-09).
Q: How do I earn a CE certificate for this video-based course?
A: After you complete the webinar video, a quiz will appear on the page. Earn a CE certificate by scoring 70% or higher on the course quiz.
Q: Can I earn a CE certificate for this course more than once?
A: Learners can earn one CE certificate for each course.
Q: How do I access my CE certificates?
A: CE certificates are available on your “My CE Transcripts” page and on the course page. Visit your “My CE Transcript” page by clicking “My CE” on the navigation bar at the top of your screen.
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- Whitney Lowe
- Neurophysiology
- Doug Nelson
- Loss of autonomy, invalidation
- Guidelines
- Central sensitization
- Hands-on strategies
- Connections
- Indirect approaches
- Assessment