Sports Massage Positional Release Certificate Course (2 CE)

Trace the origin of positional release therapy from spontaneous release to strain counter strain, developed by Dr. Lawrence H. Jones in the 1950s–60s to treat neuromuscular and musculoskeletal guarding.

Shortens surrounding muscle tissue to relax the area and reduce hyperactivity of the myotonic reflex arc. Also lowers inflammatory neural signaling, improving circulation, lymph drainage, and overall biomechanics.

Differentiate myofascial trigger points from tender points by recognizing hyper irritable nodules that entrap nerves and local vessels, cause pain or referred sensations, and by distinguishing active from latent forms.

Master positional release techniques to palpate, relax, and release trigger and tender points through passive movement and 90-second holds, monitoring response for 70–100% pain relief.

Identify tender points in the dorsal interossei and related foot muscles, apply 90-second releases with dorsiflexion and toe extension to ease foot injuries and improve balance.

Learn ankle and lower leg release techniques targeting tibialis anterior along the shin, gastrocnemius, soleus, Achilles tendon, and peroneals; use dorsiflexion, inversion, plantar flexion, and compression to release tender points.

Identify the patellar and quadriceps tendons, apply guided pressure to relax the patellar complex, and note tender points for targeted knee and thigh release.

Apply pelvis-focused positional release techniques to release trigger points in the iliacus and psoas major, address the piriformis and TFL, and relax the sacroiliac joint and sacrotuberous ligament.

Apply targeted trigger point release to the neck and spine, including sternhell clodagh mastoid, scalene, intercostals, xiphoid, coccyx, and quadratus lumborum, to relieve headaches and improve posture.

Identify and release shoulder trigger points across the upper trapezius, deltoids, rotator cuff muscles, and pectoral groups using positional release, breathing, and targeted arm positioning to improve scapular stability.

Learn elbow techniques for sports massage, addressing medial and lateral epicondylitis and self-treatment with tender points along the biceps, brachioradialis, flexors, and extensors using direction of ease.

Master myofascial release and tissue shortening to relieve carpal tunnel pain, release wrist flexor and extensor tendons, and address finger joints with tender points and breath work for hands.