The Neuroscience of Pain, Posture, and Bodywork

Description: Join us for a comprehensive 2-day, 8-hour online CE course (approved by NCBTMB/NY), where we delve into the nuanced intersection of posture, pain, and bodywork. Departing from traditional tissue-centric approaches, we explore the latest insights from neuroscience, contrasting them with prevalent but outdated perspectives in culture and healthcare. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of pain neurobiology and explore topics such as sensitization, descending modulation, and the role of the endocrine and immune systems. Moreover, we’ll examine the profound influence of psychosocial factors on chronic pain and how they shape therapeutic outcomes.

Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate between tissue-centric and neuroscientific approaches to posture and pain.
• Explain the limitations and potential harm associated with a tissue-centric perspective.
• Define nociception and discern its relationship with pain, grounded in neurological principles.
• Discuss the concept of descending modulation and its relevance in pain management.
• Identify psychosocial and relational factors affecting pain perception and management, and their implications in healthcare and daily life.