Neural Manipulation: Neuromeningeal Manipulation: An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1)

Neuromeningeal Manipulation: An Integrative Approach to Trauma (NM1)

NM1 is a specialized course focusing on the impact of trauma and whiplash. 

A nerve only functions correctly when it is able to move feely within its surrounding structures. The modality of Neural Manipulation facilitates nerve conductivity and intraneural blood supply for local and systemic responsiveness. By understanding the detailed anatomy of the neural manipulation, one can clearly see the potential for pathological change when nerves are restricted. 

Manual therapy, as it applies to the treatment of nerves, follows the standard principles of mobility and function. For optimal function nerves must be able to move freely within its surroundings. This freedom of movement is essential for: 
* nerve conduction 
* electromagnetic conduction 
* intraneural blood supply 
* intraneural nerve supply 
* local and systemic responsiveness 

Course Highlights

• Study the three primary areas of trauma as they relate to whiplash: physical laws, evaluation and treatment.
• Learn the appropriate anatomy and physiology for treatment of whiplash and trauma conditions.
• Learn to locate and release restrictions along the meningeal system.
• Assess injuries to the soft tissues of the cervical region and learn treatment protocols for optimal release.
• Learn tests to determine restriction patterns of the cervicobrachial region.
• Understand how whiplash creates restriction patterns throughout the body.
• Identify techniques that encompass the whole body, as the whole body receives collision forces in a whiplash injury, not just the cervical spine.
• Learn to evaluate restrictions in the lumbosacral region.
• Discover new applications of visceral manipulation principles and techniques as they can be utilized for patients presenting whiplash and other conditions involving trauma.
• Compare treatment sequence and tests for whiplash and traumatic injuries.

Jean-Pierre Barral's Neural Manipulation is not just another manual therapy that we add to our work, but rather it is a "style" of communicating with the body. We are doing all of these techniques, not to FIX something in the body but rather to ‘wake up a little something' as Jean-Pierre Barral says over and over again.

Barral says, "What we are wanting to do is to give the body a clear message." "To be specific in a short time." He says these things over and over. These are his messages of proprioceptive communication - his unique style and approach to working with patients. To have and hold this deep appreciation of the messages of the body. To hear him say, "Ahh you know, you can fool yourself with your stories; only the tissues know."

Prerequisite

Professional healthcare practitioner, healthcare student or graduate awaiting licensure/accreditation. Due to the fact that this course is working with the sensitivity of the nervous system, it is highly recommended, but not required, that you take the VM1 class before attending NM1. Experience with sensitive, light-touch palpation can also be attained from attending CS1.