The Diaphragm and Rib Cage: The Missing Link in Treating Neck, Shoulder, and Low Back Pain

LIVE CE WEBINAR · TWO-PART SERIES The Diaphragm & Ribcage: The Missing Link in Treating Neck, Shoulder, and Low Back Pain A practical, technique-focused webinar exploring how restrictions in the diaphragm and ribcage can contribute to common pain patterns—and how massage and manual therapy professionals can assess and address them safely and effectively. LIVE DATESSeptember 23 & 30Two 90-minute sessions START TIME7:00 PM ETRecordings included CONTINUING EDUCATION5 CE/CPD hoursSee accreditation details below ACCESSLifetime accessLive and on demand EARLY-BIRD PRICING $59.95 before the live broadcast Register before the first live session to receive the early-bird price. The webinar will remain available afterward as a recorded CE course for $79.95. WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS Look beyond the site of pain. The diaphragm and ribcage influence breathing mechanics, trunk control, spinal movement and the way forces are transferred through the body. When movement in this region is restricted, compensations may appear at the neck, shoulder or lumbar spine. David Weintraub brings these relationships into a clinically useful framework, combining applied anatomy, observation, hands-on assessment and targeted manual therapy techniques that can be integrated into everyday practice. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Identify the anatomical and functional relationships between the diaphragm, ribcage, and the cervical, shoulder and lumbar spine regions. Explain how restrictions in diaphragmatic movement and ribcage mobility may contribute to common neck, shoulder and low back pain patterns. Recognize clinical signs and movement compensations that may suggest diaphragm or ribcage involvement in a client’s presentation. Assess ribcage mobility and diaphragmatic function using practical, hands-on evaluation techniques. Apply targeted manual therapy techniques to address diaphragmatic and ribcage restrictions safely in a clinical setting. YOUR COURSE INCLUDES More than a live presentation. Two live sessionsTwo focused 90-minute classes presented on September 23 and 30. Lifetime recordingsReturn to the material whenever you need to review an assessment or technique. Companion learningA workbook and supporting educational resources delivered through the NAT learning platform. Assessment and certificateComplete the course requirements to access your CE/CPD certificate. Presenter communicationPost course-related questions through the learning platform after the live sessions. PRESENTED BY David Weintraub, LMT David Weintraub is a New York-licensed massage therapist with more than 19 years of clinical experience in therapeutic and medically oriented massage therapy. He is the owner and lead practitioner of Bodyworks DW Advanced Massage Therapy, a multi-location New York City practice focused on pain management, orthopedic conditions and functional improvement. David also develops and teaches continuing education for massage therapists. His teaching emphasizes applied anatomy, clinical reasoning, appropriate technique selection, pressure modulation, practitioner safety and professional standards of care. Can’t attend live? Your purchase includes the recordings and lifetime access, so you can complete the course on demand. CONTINUING EDUCATION 5 CE/CPD hours This learning activity includes the webinar sessions, companion course materials and course assessment. Continuing-education recognition varies by profession and jurisdiction. Please review the accreditation information shown on this product page and confirm acceptance with your licensing or professional body before purchasing.