Greg Morling
Training Session: Relieving the Pain of Sciatica with Remedial Massage
Greg Morling:
Presentation Overview:
Sciatica is a condition characterised by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, through the hips and gluteals and down each leg and in the toes of the affected leg. It often occurs when the nerve is compressed, irritated, or inflamed due to factors like a herniated disc, bone spurs, or spinal stenosis. Symptoms can include sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the affected leg. Remedial massage can be highly beneficial for managing sciatica.
It helps by:
- Reducing muscle tension: Loosening tight muscles around the sciatic nerve can alleviate pressure and reduce pain
- Improving circulation: Enhanced blood flow promotes healing and reduces discomfort.
- Addressing alignment issues: Massage can help correct lumbar and pelvic misalignments that may contribute to nerve compression.
- Trigger point therapy: Targeting specific areas of tension can provide relief along the nerve pathway.
- Promoting relaxation: Stress reduction through massage can also help manage chronic pain.
This practical presentation will demonstrate several techniques that you may use to address the pain and discomfort of sciatica.
Speaker Profile:
Greg Morling has been a remedial massage therapist for over 35 years. He has lectured and given many workshops Internationally and locally over that time. He is published widely in Britain and Europe, writing and lecturing on a broad range of topics including research methods for complementary therapists, visceral massage, the iliopsoas, headaches and successful, innovative approaches to treating musculoskeletal disorders. He has developed massage and various treatment protocols for leading Spas in Australia and guided many groups of therapists to international destinations in order to learn new massage styles. He has deep respect for the medicines of indigenous cultures, especially those of our First Peoples. Greg believes that ‘care’ is at the heart of massage therapies irrespective of the approach.
Training Session: Addressing Headaches and Migraines with Massage Therapy
Greg Morling
Presentation Overview:
Headaches and migraines are common conditions that can significantly impact daily life. While headaches often involve a dull or throbbing pain in various parts of the head, migraines are more intense, often accompanied by symptoms like nausea, sensitivity to light, and visual disturbances. Remedial massage can be an effective part of the treatment regime for both, although the common characteristic of migraine may we contra-indicated to massage work. Remedial massage helps by targeting muscle tension, particularly in the neck, shoulders, and scalp, which are common contributors to tension headaches and migraines. Techniques like trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, and craniosacral therapy can improve blood flow, reduce muscle tightness, and promote relaxation. This not only alleviates existing pain but can also help prevent future episodes by addressing underlying stress and tension. This practical presentation will demonstrate several techniques that you may use to address the pain and discomfort of headaches and migraines.
Speaker Profile:
Greg Morling has been a remedial massage therapist for over 35 years. He has lectured and given many workshops Internationally and locally over that time. He is published widely in Britain and Europe, writing and lecturing on a broad range of topics including research methods for complementary therapists, visceral massage, the iliopsoas, headaches and successful, innovative approaches to treating musculoskeletal disorders. He has developed massage and various treatment protocols for leading Spas in Australia and guided many groups of therapists to international destinations in order to learn new massage styles. He has deep respect for the medicines of indigenous cultures, especially those of our First Peoples. Greg believes that ‘care’ is at the heart of massage therapies irrespective of the approach.