Releasing the Neck: Manual Therapy for Chronic Neck Pain - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Adjunctive/Modalities, 4 Hours

Approved for 4 Hours

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Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand their expertise in the assessment and manual treatment of chronic neck pain, including safe mobilization, trigger point therapy, and specialized techniques for long-term relief.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the anatomical and biomechanical structures of the cervical spine and their relevance to chronic pain syndromes.
• Identify common causes of chronic neck pain, including whiplash and postural dysfunction, and explain their long-term implications.
• Recognize myofascial trigger points in the cervical region using evidence-informed manual therapy techniques.
• Understand safe and effective cervical mobilization techniques appropriate for clients with chronic or complex neck presentations.
• Consider the Torsional Release Technique to address deep structural strain patterns contributing to persistent neck pain.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Chiropractors: Experienced clinicians or those expanding into soft tissue and pain-focused therapies who want to integrate targeted techniques for chronic neck conditions.
• Manual and Massage Therapists: Professionals seeking specialized approaches for cervical trigger points, whiplash recovery, and myofascial dysfunction.
• Physical Therapists and Rehabilitation Providers: Clinicians treating long-term neck pain and mobility restrictions, looking to broaden hands-on techniques and clinical insight.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (Pending), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1314136