Treating Chronic Neck Pain

4 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dr. Jonathan Kuttner DPT

Chronic neck pain is rarely just a neck problem. It may involve trigger points, referred pain, posture, breathing mechanics, stress responses, thoracic stiffness, muscular guarding, movement avoidance, and nervous system sensitization — often working together.

Treating Chronic Neck Pain is a practical, clinically focused online course designed to help massage therapists, manual therapists, physiotherapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, osteopaths, sports therapists, and Doctors of Chiropractic better understand and treat persistent neck pain presentations.

Presented by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner DPT, this course combines video tutorials, a fully illustrated workbook, and structured companion learning materials to deepen clinical reasoning and enhance the learning experience.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll explore chronic neck pain through a practical treatment-room lens, including trigger points and referred pain, cervical and thoracic mechanics, posture and ergonomics, breathing and guarding patterns, nervous system sensitization, manual therapy, movement restoration, stabilization, endurance, and long-term rehabilitation strategies.

A Practical Course for Persistent Neck Pain Presentations

This course moves beyond simply naming painful structures. It helps therapists understand why chronic neck pain persists, how trigger points and referred pain patterns contribute to symptoms, and how protective guarding and movement adaptation can keep clients stuck in cycles of stiffness and discomfort.

You’ll learn to think more broadly about neck pain care, including the influence of thoracic mobility, breathing mechanics, scapular control, posture, stress, sensitization, movement confidence, and progressive rehabilitation.

Who This Course Is For

Ideal for massage therapists, manual therapists, physiotherapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, osteopaths, sports therapists, Doctors of Chiropractic, and movement professionals who want a more confident, integrated approach to treating chronic neck pain.

About Dr. Jonathan Kuttner DPT

Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, DPT, is a respected chronic pain specialist and leading authority on trigger points and trigger point therapy. His in-depth clinical knowledge and practical approach to pain management have earned him recognition both locally and internationally.

In 2016, his significant contributions were formally acknowledged when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT), further confirming his reputation in the field of pain management.

Learn to treat chronic neck pain as part of a complete movement, posture, breathing, and nervous system picture — not just an isolated cervical complaint.