New CE Course: Neuromuscular Considerations in Cervicogenic Headaches

Poster for CE course for cervicogenic headaches.

Featured during the ABMP CE Summit: Headaches in April 2024, the new ABMP CE course, “Neuromuscular Considerations in Cervicogenic Headaches,” is now available in the ABMP Education Center to view and earn 1 CE hour. 

Course Description

Given the prevalence of headaches, it’s likely that seeing clients who present with headache pain will be a common occurrence for massage therapists. There are, however, multiple types of headaches with varying pathophysiological presentations.

This course from Doug Nelson will deepen your understanding of cervicogenic headaches, what they are, and how to create an effective treatment strategy.

Instructor Bio

Doug Nelson

Doug Nelson, BCMTB, began his career in massage therapy in 1977. He sees over 1,200 clients annually, is the owner of BodyWork Associates (a 22-therapist massage therapy clinic in Champaign, Illinois) and is the author of three books. He is the founder of NMT MidWest Inc., providing training in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy across the US. Learn more at pnmt.org.

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