The neck is one of the most common areas of client complaint, injury and dysfunction, and it can be a challenging area to treat effectively. Injured or irritated neck ligaments can be particularly vexing; besides causing deep pain, they can provoke a guarding response in the nearby muscles, causing additional pain, tension, and limitation of movement.
In this class we will explore the deeper terrain of the neck, concentrating on the key ligamentous and related muscular and fascial structures that, when injured, often create chronic neck pain and tension. The cervical ligaments are every bit as important as the muscles, bones, and fascia, but are often overlooked by massage therapists, chiropractors and physical therapists.
You will learn assessment and palpation skills that will help you to identify the ligamentous structures that need treatment, make sure it is appropriate to do so, and treat the injured structures. A primary focus of this class is to help you refine your accuracy in both palpation and treatment, and to help you develop more confidence, specificity and thoroughness in your neck assessment and treatment. Clients notice the difference right away when they feel you touch the "right spots", and their chronic pain and tension begins to dissolve from the inside out.
- To register for both classes and save $40, please click on the class title: Deep Tissue of the Neck & Assessment and Treatment of Neck Ligaments: Both Days ( Seattle, WA / May 30-31, 2026 ) -- Discounted Price: $320
- To see the class description of the other bundled class, please click on the class title: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Posterior, Lateral and Anterior Neck (Seattle May 30, 2026) -- Regular Price: $180
- Use this current page if you would like to register for "Assessment and Treatment of the Neck Ligaments".
- "This was one of the most informative classes I've taken in a long time. The material is very useful for my clinical practice." ~ Sabrina S.
- "I think more than any other technique or series of movements I've incorporated, this neck work has had the most consistent and specific effects. Every person who has received the work has said they've felt lengthened, their neck felt freed and that they slept very soundly that night, often feeling very relaxed the next couple of days. Thank you!" ~ Dawn G.
- "I will always take a Brian Utting class! His teaching style is so conducive to learning techniques." ~ Gaylene J.F.