Video Course: Understanding Pain: Neurophysiology and Clinical Applications

Whitney Lowe, Doug Nelson

Deepen your understanding of pain and how to effectively work with clients experiencing it. This dynamic course starts with Whitney Lowe teaching pain science and how pain works in the body. Doug Nelson then brings those concepts into the treatment room and demonstrates essential strategies for working with clients in pain. This course was featured during the 2026 ABMP CE Summit: Pain event.

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Course Outline
  • Whitney Lowe
    • Neurophysiology
  • Doug Nelson
    • Loss of autonomy, invalidation
    • Guidelines
    • Central sensitization
    • Hands-on strategies
      • Connections
      • Indirect approaches
      • Assessment
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Instructors
Whitney Lowe

Whitney Lowe directs the Academy of Clinical Massage which provides advanced clinical massage continuing education as well as programs for schools. His system of orthopedic massage is designed for massage therapists seeking to meet the needs of clients with chronic pain or sports, recreational, or occupational pain and injury conditions. He is the author of Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy and his articles appear regularly in professional peer-reviewed journals, Massage & Bodywork magazine, and other industry publications. Learn more about his workshops and online courses at www.academyofclinicalmassage.com.

Doug Nelson

Doug Nelson is the founder of Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars, president of the 22-therapist clinic BodyWork Associates in Champaign, Illinois, past president of the Massage Therapy Foundation, the author of three books, and a columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. He sees over 1,000 clients annually and his clinic, seminars, and research explore the science behind massage therapy. Learn more at pnmt.org and listen to Doug's podcast on the ABMP Podcast Network! 

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Q: Is this CE course approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) for CE credit?
A: Yes! All of the courses are approved under ABMP’s NCBTMB Approved Provider account (451086-09).

Q: How do I earn a CE certificate for this video-based course?
A: After you complete the webinar video, a quiz will appear on the page. Earn a CE certificate by scoring 70% or higher on the course quiz.

Q: Can I earn a CE certificate for this course more than once?
A: Learners can earn one CE certificate for each course.

Q: How do I access my CE certificates?
A: CE certificates are available on your “My CE Transcripts” page and on the course page. Visit your “My CE Transcript” page by clicking “My CE” on the navigation bar at the top of your screen.

Copyright Statement
All of the ABMP courses contain materials that are proprietary to ABMP. None of the course material may be used without the express written permission of ABMP. Materials may include, but are not limited to, video, audio, images, documents, and slides. Course materials are only for the use of students enrolled in this course and may not be shared publicly or shown to groups. Unauthorized retention, duplication, distribution, or modification of copyrighted materials is strictly prohibited by law. Check your state’s defined scope of practice for massage therapy before practicing any new modalities or techniques.

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