This course delivers practical massage therapy techniques focused on identifying trigger points through palpation and applying the appropriate methods for pain relief. Led by Hironori Ikeda, a renowned expert with an MSc in Sports Medicine., this program emphasizes palpation techniques as the cornerstone of all massage therapies. It equips participants to customize massages to their clients’ specific needs.

Participants will learn key strategies to identify the sources of pain through palpation, addressing conditions such as trigger points, muscle tension, nerve compression, joint capsules, and adhesions. These are skills you can learn only from experts in this field.

Designed for healthcare professionals, massage therapists, yoga instructors, sports trainers, and other specialists looking to expand their skills and knowledge, this course is also perfectly suited for beginners who aim to build a strong professional foundation.

It offers practical Trigger Point Therapy, immediately applicable techniques for effective pain management and relief for clients.

The RSM course offers specialized pain relief skills for managing two categories of trigger points:

Active trigger points cause pain at rest, producing pain constantly or during movement.

Latent Trigger Points are sensitive spots that only cause pain or discomfort when compressed. 

Participants in this trigger point therapy course will master the treatment of these localized areas of tension, which can occur in myofascia, connective tissue, muscles, and other structures within the body, using specialized palpation techniques. The curriculum is designed with practical methods to identify and address latent trigger points early, preventing them from becoming active and causing further discomfort. This comprehensive understanding is crucial for massage therapists working with athletes and elderly individuals to mitigate compensatory movements.

Acquiring these techniques enables professionals to offer more effective treatments for chronic pain relief and posture correction. Enrollment is intentionally limited to 7 participants, ensuring direct learning from renowned experts in this field.

Trigger points, recognized as painful and hyperirritable spots in muscle tissue, can cause pain during movement and sometimes lead to nerve compression, resulting in compensatory movements and poor posture. The palpation and treatment of these points have become standard practice in hospitals, sports facilities, and wellness centers.

However, many therapists struggle to accurately identify these points, often due to a lack of functional anatomy knowledge and palpation skills. The RSM course aims to fill this educational gap by providing a solid foundation in functional anatomy to enhance palpation abilities. This training is crucial for massage therapists, sports trainers, and YOGA/Pilates instructors, enabling them to deliver advanced pain relief.

Myofascial triggers often arise not only at superficial, identifiable spots but can also be deeply embedded within areas of muscle tension or just beneath the skin in the myofascial layer, causing compensatory movement patterns and leading to poor posture.

Our course delves into functional anatomy, emphasizing its role in movement and postural alignment changes. It equips participants with crucial skills for identifying and treating myofascial trigger points, a vital skill set for all therapists.

Understanding these aspects is key to addressing myofascial strain and correcting underlying issues rather than merely treating the symptoms. This comprehensive approach ensures therapists can offer more effective treatments for pain relief and postural correction or improvement.

Our course is not merely a reproduction of textbook knowledge. Your instructor, with over 25 years of experience in massage therapy for both the elderly and professional athletes, brings a unique depth of practical knowledge.

This experience, combined with profound expertise in sports medicine and an unwavering passion for research, has been further honed through participation in the cadaver anatomy workshop at the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University. Additionally, the instructor's teaching in Europe has developed to fit more practical situations, establishing him as one of the top professionals in the field.

The international appeal and recognition of the course are attested to by the enrollment of physical trainers from prestigious European sports leagues, including La Liga Española and Serie A basketball. The diversity of client backgrounds not only increases the the opportunity for all course participants to improve their skills, but also ensures that students gain highly effective learning outcomes in a relatively short period of time.

For All Therapists and Sport Medicine Based Professionals

Designed for a broad spectrum of participants, including both novice and experienced professionals in various health and wellness fields, all enrollees will finish the course with significantly improved palpation skills. 

Limited Class Sizes Facilitate the Rapid Development of Skills

By keeping our class sizes limited to 7 students, we ensure personalized instruction and optimal learning outcomes. This intimate setting allows for in-depth exploration of palpation techniques, ensuring that each participant fully masters these advanced skills.

Upon successful completion of our course, participants are awarded a diploma from RSM, highlighting their expertise in trigger point therapy and their commitment to providing exceptional therapeutic care.

This certification marks a pivotal achievement in skill development, highly valued within the wellness community. It not only enhances your professional credibility but also opens new pathways for career growth. This distinction recognizes your dedication to excellence in massage therapy, with a special focus on trigger point techniques.

Please be aware that licensing requirements for massage therapy differ by country and may necessitate comprehensive study. Therefore, it's important to consult your local government regulations.

Learn about the relationship between the hypersensitive knots within muscles and the disruption of healthy movement and posture. This foundational module equips you with the ability to discern between latent and active triggers, and their significant role in creating compensatory movement patterns. Emphasizing functional anatomy, the course illuminates the origins and types of trigger points, setting the stage for effective intervention strategies. Ideal for those seeking to bolster their anatomical knowledge, this segment lays the groundwork for proficient pain management.

This course delivers specialized techniques in deep tissue massage, stretching, and Dynamic myofascial release, aimed at the effective palpation and relief of trigger points that compromise muscle glide and cause musculoskeletal discomfort.

Designed for massage therapists, this program bolsters treatment approaches to improve muscle function, postural alignment, and rehabilitation. Under expert guidance, participants will master applying these techniques across various clinical environments, including sports recovery and rehabilitation centers, boosting their proficiency in addressing diverse musculoskeletal issues.

Explore advanced techniques such as stretching, myofascial release, and additional methods aimed at alleviating discomfort from both latent and active trigger points. This course enables you to incorporate trigger point therapy into various treatment protocols, with a focus on improving muscle function, rectifying postural imbalances, and aiding rehabilitation. With guidance from experts, you'll gain the confidence and expertise necessary to apply these techniques in diverse contexts, including therapeutic settings, sports recovery, elder care, and rehabilitation centers.

This approach prepares you to address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, enhancing your practice and broadening your capacity to provide effective recovery solutions.

Our course imparts essential technical skills suitable for a wide range of environments, including sports therapy, general relaxation massage, and more specialized practices. It's strong foundation to empower you to integrate an array of massage techniques such as deep tissue massage, shiatsu, Thai massage, and practices like acupuncture and osteopathy into cohesive treatment strategies.

This comprehensive skill set is vital for achieving optimal therapeutic results, benefiting all professionals within the wellness industry and making it an exemplary program for those eager to expand their therapeutic repertoire.