Video Course: Sacrum Essentials

Doug Nelson

Deepen your understanding of the sacrum by learning sacral anatomy and essential techniques for this often-overlooked region of the body. Topics include anatomy, assessment, palpation, the relationship between the sacrum, pelvis, spine, and lower back, the sacrum-occiput connection, breath and sacral movement, and hands-on techniques for the region’s muscles, fascia, and ligaments.   

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Course Outline
  • Sacrum: anatomy and movement
  • Sacrum-occiput reciprocal relationship
  • Thoracolumbar fascia: anatomy and techniques
  • Sacrum: anatomy, movement with breath, range of motion, and techniques
  • Multifidi: anatomy, palpation, and techniques
  • Ligaments: anatomy, palpation, and techniques
  • Piriformis: anatomy, palpation, and techniques
    • Prone, sidelying, and supine
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Instructors
Doug Nelson

Doug Nelson, BCMTB began his career in massage therapy in 1977.  His particular interest has been the role of soft tissue in performance, serving as a neuromuscular consultant to teams in the NBA and NFL, in addition to dance companies and high level musicians. He sees over 1,200 clients annually, is the owner of BodyWork Associates (a 22-therapist massage therapy clinic in Champaign, IL), the author of three books, and a columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. He is the founder of NMT MidWest, Inc., providing training in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy across the US. Learn more at www.pnmt.org.

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This online massage therapy CE course is available to you on demand to access, learn, and earn CE whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you!

FAQ

Visit the ABMP Education Center FAQ page for a full list of resources.

Q: Is this massage therapy 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: 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.

Copyright Statement
All of the ABMP courses contain materials that are proprietary to ABMP. None of the course material may be used without the express written permission of ABMP. Materials may include, but are not limited to, video, audio, images, documents, and slides. Course materials are only for the use of students enrolled in this course and may not be shared publicly or shown to groups. Unauthorized retention, duplication, distribution, or modification of copyrighted materials is strictly prohibited by law. Check your state’s defined scope of practice for massage therapy before practicing any new modalities or techniques.

Reviews

"Engaging, and the steps are broken down and explained thoroughly with some client tips. A great course. Wow, I learned so much! Thank you, Doug!"

"Doug does such a great, thorough job of explaining and simplifying complex areas of study."

"Thank you so much! I'm excited to incorporate all I have learned in this course."

"After taking this course, I have a much deeper understanding of the movement and relationship of the sacrum to the pelvis and lower back, up to the occiput. I look forward to integrating this newfound knowledge into my practice and can't wait to hear the feedback from my clients!"