TALKBACK EDUCATION AND TRAINING 25
MSK technique helps decide where to treat and how to treat
HAVING qualified as a nurse (RGN) in 1989, AMANDA WHITE developed back problems from lifting patients. This set her on a journey of discovery. She became a qualified BAA acupuncturist and ran an NHS chronic pain clinic for 18 years. It was here that SKART was researched and developed. SKART uses the technique of kinesiology to test for issues. It is a way to communicate with the body, which allows practitioners to use the patient’s own body as the research tool to find out what it needs, where to treat, how to treat. It also gives feedback on whether the correction has held and corrected the problem area. Research has also shown that one of the most under-recognised causes of chronic back pain is due to misalignments. Misalignments of the vertebrae in the spinal column put pressure on nerves, causing shooting pain, weakness, numbness, tingling and different leg lengths if the pelvis is involved. Back and neck problems can be the cause of pain, headaches, dizziness, leg pains and restless legs. One patient reported experiencing such systems for around 18 months, responded to the first treatment, and within six weeks was
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SKART (Structural Kinesiology Acupressure Release Technique) is a diagnostic and therapeutic technique designed for the management of back, neck, hip and leg pain. It is now available as an online training course.
Above: Amanda White, solving back issues using gentle correction techniques
Misalignments of the vertebrae put pressure on nerves functioning well with no relapse after nine months. Another area for treatment is the symphysis pubis, the joint at the front of the pelvis between the pubic bones. Unfortunately, this can become misaligned leading to pain in the groin, hip area, leg weakness and imbalance, and pain radiating down the outside of the leg. It can also contribute to the destabilisation of the back, causing general back pain as a secondary problem. A patient presenting severe groin pain and pain down the side of her leg, reported the pain had stopped after three treatments, removing her reliance on a walking stick and enabling her to resume outdoor activities. Other typical areas needing pain location and treatment include: l cranial issues which can cause headaches, pressure pain and excess crying in babies l lymphatic problems leading to feelings
of sluggishness, toxic build up and reduced energy l jaw issues leading to pain l shoulder problems causing pain, tingling and numbness down the arm and in the fingers l ileocecal valve problems causing pains in lower right abdominal area and gut spasms l hiatus hernia issues linked to pain and discomfort under the left ribs, indigestion and nausea. SKART allows the practitioner to solve back issues using practical, safe, nonforce, and gentle correction techniques. Amanda has written a full qualification specification which has been approved and accredited by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). n Amanda White is founder and CEO of SKART International and is a BackCare professional member.
Cut price on course BackCare is able to provide readers the SKART online course at the discounted rate of £199, reduced from £450.
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