Addressing Occipital Nerve Issues
Considering the situation that led to your client’s pain can prove as valuable as understanding where the pain exists.
Douglas Nelson
Douglas Nelson is the founder of Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars, president of the 22-therapist clinic BodyWork Associates in Champaign, Illinois, and past president of the Massage Therapy Foundation. His clinic, seminars, and research endeavors explore the science behind this work. Visit pnmt.org or email him at [email protected].
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