Workshop 13:
Assessing & Treating the Lumbar Spine

Accredited by the FHT and STO - Advanced Training, 5 credits.

Aimed primarily at holistic/swedish massage therapists but also suitable for those qualified in sports massage, physio or trainee osteopaths looking to refresh and re-enforce their skills or learn new ones.

Where you’ll train
For this workshop we’re at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO)Teaching Centre.

A comprehensive workbook accompanies the day and a certificate of attendance is awarded. In addition to this, we automatically and informally assess all attendees. This ensures that you have reached a good understanding of the subject and are able to apply techniques safely and effectively. 

Although all our diplomas and workshops take place at the BSO, our courses are not run or managed by the BSO, and the BSO does not in anyway endorse the course content of any external provider.

This practical workshop will help you to safely assess clients presenting with lower back problems, plan appropriate treatments and practice techniques for use on this area of the body. Under guidance Chartered Physiotherapist Jane Johnson you will practice a range of assessments and treatments. Feel more confident in treating clients with lower back pain, when to treat and when to refer.

Why not compliment this day with Assessing & Treating the Neck & Thorax

This workshop is split into two halves. In the morning you will learn how to safely assess the lumbar spine and discuss common pathologies. In the afternoon you will give and (for those who want to) receive techniques commonly used for the treatments using non-oil techniques.

Assessment:Range of Movement tests
Postural assessment identification of anterior and posterior pelvic tilting, lateral tilt and rotation.
Importance of testing for tension in psoas
Relationship between hamstrings and lumbar region

Treatments in prone, supine and sidelying including self stretch programmes.

Pathologies discussed on the day: Low Back Pain
Increased Lordosis
Herniated Disc
Muscle Spasm and Splinting
Sciatica