Stop Guessing With Shoulder & Upper Body Pain

Learn a proven system to identify and treat the true source of shoulder, neck, and interscapular pain—so you can get fast results that actually hold.

 

Upper Core In-Person Training

Gladstone, MO | June 12-14 | Spots Limited

17 CEUs NCBTMB

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Testimonials

Laura Hepp

"I absolutely got the information I came for! Doug has amazing knowledge of the body and even better, he makes it understandable and learnable. "

Brockell Briddle

"This is by far one of the most incredible trainings that I have been to. The content is direct and accessible, and the training is incredibly efficient. From the body mechanics and doing the work to the way the materiel is presented, I can't wait to come back and continue learning." 

Isabelle Rossi

"This class exceeded all expectations. This is the best CEU class that I have taken. The information and content of the course was far more dense than what i have recieved in a 2.5 day period. I am very excited to learn more!"

See How It Works

Below are short clinical demonstrations showing how this system resolves stubborn upper body pain by treating the actual drivers—not just the symptoms.

 

For Massage, Bodywork & Stretch Therapists

This demonstration is for practitioners who regularly work with neck, shoulder, and upper-back complaints and have noticed that:

  • Interscapular tissue often feels dense, guarded, or unresponsive
  • Results plateau despite solid technique and pressure
  • Clients feel temporary relief, then return with the same complaint
  • Your hands, thumbs, or shoulders take the hit when you try to “do more”

The videos below show why this happens—and how changing treatment order often matters more than force, pressure, or digging deeper.

1 - Introduction

A brief explanation of the clinical problem this approach addresses and why interscapular work often plateaus when the antagonist is not included in the treatment strategy.

 

2 - Dramatic Before/After

A real client example showing rapid changes in shoulder motion and symptom presentation after applying an antagonist-based treatment cycle rather than working the interscapular region in isolation.

 

3 - Primary Treatment: Antagonist-Driven Release

A full treatment demonstration showing how interscapular muscles are effectively released by pairing direct work with a specific antagonist treatment cycle, rather than relying on local pressure alone.

This sequence illustrates:

  • Why the interscapular region often resists change
  • How treating the opposing muscle alters tone and control
  • How sequencing matters more than force

This is shown in real time, with minimal edits.

 

4 - Treatment Cycle With Vibration

An optional variation of the same treatment cycle using vibration to enhance neuromuscular response.

This is not required but can accelerate results.

 

About the Instructor

Doug Ringwald is a pain-focused bodywork and movement educator and senior instructor in the Coaching The Body® system.

He works with pain clients and trains massage and stretch therapists to resolve stubborn pain patterns using neuromuscular sequencing strategies that prioritize results without overworking the therapist’s body.

Ready to Apply This With Real Clients?

If this approach makes sense—and you want to confidently apply it with real clients—this live training will show you exactly how.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Resolve shoulder, neck, and interscapular pain at the source
  • Apply trigger point sequencing and functional analysis
  • Get better results without relying on force or overworking your body 

Upper Core In-Person Training

Gladstone, MO | June 12-14 | Spots Limited

More Info & Reserve Your Spot