Upper Body Release: Tracking Tension Through Fascia, Muscle and Connective Tissue
Upper Body Release: Tracking Tension Through Fascia, Muscle and Connective Tissue
Upper Body Release
Tracking Tension Through Fascia, Muscle and Connective Tissue | 5 Hours CE/CPD | On-Demand Webinar Course with Maureen Abson
Upper-body tension is rarely isolated to a single structure. A tight shoulder, restricted neck, aching upper back, or uncomfortable arm may form part of a broader pattern involving fascia, muscle, and connective tissue.
Upper Body Release is a practical two-part on-demand webinar course in which Maureen Abson explores how therapists can identify, follow, and address these interconnected patterns.
Drawing on decades of clinical experience and her Fusion Massage Technique approach, Maureen demonstrates how fascial release and soft-tissue techniques can be combined into more comprehensive treatment strategies.
Course Overview
Rather than focusing solely on the site of symptoms, this course encourages participants to view the upper body as an interconnected functional system.
Across two recorded sessions, participants explore how tension patterns travel through fascia and connective tissue, how to prepare tissue effectively, and how treatment can progress through the hands, arms, back, shoulders, and neck.
Practical demonstrations and clinical discussion support a broader approach to assessment, treatment planning, and hands-on care for common upper-body presentations.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Interconnected Tension Patterns | Understanding how restriction may travel through fascia, muscle, and connective tissue |
| Assessment Perspective | Looking beyond the symptom site to identify broader upper-body relationships |
| Warm-Up and Fascial Release | Applying effective preparation and release techniques before focused treatment |
| Hands and Arms | Following tension patterns and applying practical techniques through the distal upper limb |
| Back, Shoulders and Neck | Addressing common compensatory relationships across the upper trunk and cervical region |
| Treatment Integration | Combining fascial and soft-tissue approaches into coherent treatment sessions |
Course Content
| Session | Focus |
|---|---|
| Session One: Warm-Up, Fascial Release, Hands and Arms | Tissue preparation, fascial release, interconnected tension, and practical treatment of the hands and arms |
| Session Two: Back, Shoulders and Neck | Compensatory relationships and treatment strategies for the upper back, shoulders, and cervical region |
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, osteopaths, occupational therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals working with soft-tissue dysfunction and movement-related complaints.
It is especially relevant for practitioners seeking a more integrated approach to upper-body tension using fascial release, soft-tissue therapy, and connective-tissue techniques.
About Maureen Abson
Maureen Abson is an internationally respected massage therapist, educator, and author with more than 25 years of teaching experience.
She has taught therapists throughout Europe, North America, Asia, and Australasia, helping thousands of practitioners refine their clinical skills and treatment approaches.
Best known for her work in Fusion Massage Technique and Oncology Massage, Maureen combines practical hands-on methods with clear clinical reasoning, making complex concepts accessible and immediately applicable.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Recorded Sessions | Two recorded webinar sessions presented by Maureen Abson |
| Course Workbook | Downloadable workbook and presentation materials |
| Companion Course | Structured online learning designed to reinforce the recorded sessions |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion and CE credit |
| Certificate | Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Unlimited access to all recordings and course materials |
This course is intended for educational purposes and is designed for qualified healthcare, rehabilitation, massage, and manual therapy professionals. Participants are responsible for working within their professional scope and complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.