Massage Therapy for Sciatic Pain and Piriformis Syndrome

Short course

In Ruislip Manor

£ 50 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Ruislip manor

  • Class hours

    3h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Even though it can be straightforward to treat sciatic pain, it requires a good knowledge about the common causes and connections involved. As a massage practitioner you will need to be thorough when performing an evaluation to identify the tissues at fault. Soft-tissue techniques will be far more effective with a comprehensive assessment.

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Location

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Ruislip Manor (Middlesex)
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Windmill Studio Centre, 106 Pembroke Road, HA4 8NW

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About this course

The objective of this course is to help massage therapists understand the common causes, identify tissues involved and successfully treat sciatic pain.

This course is intended for qualified Massage Therapists hoping to improve or update their skills relating to treatemnt of sciatic pain .

Open to Qualified Massage Therapists

The Middlesex School of Complementary Medicine has been in existance since 1992 and it is well known for its professionalism and commitment to quality training. All our tutors are practicing therapists passionate about their work and subjects.

On receiving your request, we will email you full course details, dates and prices.

To book your place please contact the Middlesex School of Complementary Medicine by e-mail: info@mscm.biz or call us on: 020 8429 2895.

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Subjects

  • Massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Massage Therapy
  • Evaluation
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Advanced massage skills
  • Health Care
  • Medicine
  • Aromatherapy oils
  • Alternative Health
  • Complementary Medicine
  • Alternative Therapy

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Course programme

Course review:

Open to Qualified Massage Therapists

Most massage therapists have many clients who suffer with low back pain that continues down the leg but very few know how to treat it.
Sciatica refers to pain that begins in the hip and buttocks and continues all the way down the leg. This condition is often accompanied by low back pain, which can be more or less severe than the leg pain. In addition to pain, other sensations include spasms, tingling or numbness along the sciatic nerve that can travel down the hamstrings, legs and feet. These symptoms can be bilateral or can occur on one side. Additionally, people with Piriformis Syndrome often have trouble sitting for long periods and the pain may worsen when walking or squatting. This can be a very painful condition and for some people is very disabling. Fortunately, for the majority, massage treatment is very effective.
There may be many reasons for sciatic pain - it could be caused by some irritation in the five nerve points leading to the sciatic nerve, irritation or compression in the sciatic nerve itself or because of some tightening in the vicinity of the Piriformis muscle. Irrespective of the cause, it has been found that massage therapy helps all these conditions. Massage therapy helps in relaxing muscles and improving posture. This also relieves the pressure on the various nerve points as well as the sciatic nerve. Depending on how acute the pain is as also what stage of treatment one is, there are different massage techniques that one can try.
The sciatic nerve passes through a mass of the hip’s external rotator muscles. The sciatic nerve exits the greater sciatic foramen and can run superficial to, deep to or even through the piriformis muscle. Spasm in the piriformis muscle can cause compression on the sciatic nerve sending pain, tingling and numbness down the posterior leg. This description falls into the category of false sciatica and is referred to as piriformis muscle syndrome.
Treating sciatic pains is a true sport for massage therapists. Knowing the few most common causes, it is usually quite simple to treat. Simplicity and knowledge often go hand in hand. Even though it can be straightforward to treat sciatic pain, it requires a good knowledge about the common causes and connections involved. As a massage practitioner you will need to be thorough when performing an evaluation to identify the tissues at fault. Soft-tissue techniques will be far more effective with a comprehensive assessment.
A solid understanding of piriformis syndrome starts by investigating the anatomical relationships in this area. You need to know how to accurately identify piriformis muscle syndrome, how to locate this external rotator and which massage techniques can release the piriformis.
Massage therapy is a popular treatment for sciatic pain and should not be underestimated. In some hospitals there are departments, which specialize in massage therapy.

During the masterclass we will cover the following:

  • Review of the relevant anatomy
  • Understanding Sciatic Pain
  • Review of symptoms and causes for Sciatic Pain and Piriformis Syndrome
  • Assessment skills
  • Palpation and visual evaluation
  • Correct application of pressure
  • Massage therapy guidelines for treating
  • Massage techniques:
    NMT/Trigger Point Therapy to eliminate myofascial trigger points in the piriformis muscle Deep tissue Massage to release adhesions between the piriformis muscle and surrounding tissues MET to gently lengthen the piriformis muscle Provide therapy for other muscles near piriformis and even to muscles opposing piriformis to improve muscular balance.
  • Home programme of stretching and exercise
  • Contra-indications to massage

This medical massage masterclass will help you have a better understanding of different forms of sciatic pain, the common symptoms, causes and how to treat them. It will enable you to offer effective treatments with confidence resulting in great results for your clients.

Massage Therapy for Sciatic Pain and Piriformis Syndrome

£ 50 + VAT