Lower Back Pain & Sciatica for Massage Therapists (Udemy.com)
An evidence-based system to assess, treat and manage lower back pain and sciatica with confidence
Created by: Mark Perren-Jones
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- In a massage therapist's guide to treating lower back pain you will learn an evidence based approach on how to successfully treat back pain and sciatica
- You will no longer just give your massage clients a massage for their back pain and HOPE that they feel better
- You will understand the mechanisms that keep people's lower backs sensitized and painful and know EXACTLY what to do for them
- You will have a complete skillset to competently treat your massage client's back pain and sciatica.
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 84% of them
- Reviews220#368 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length7 hourslonger than 84% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 84% of them
Course Description
Master Lower Back Pain & Sciatica Treatment
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek massage therapy, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood conditions to assess and treat successfully.
If you've ever found yourself wondering whether you're recommending the right stretches, exercises or treatment techniques—or simply hoping your client improves after a massage—this course will completely change your clinical approach.
Learn From One of the World's Best-Selling Massage Instructors
I'm Mark Perren-Jones. Throughout my career I've treated thousands of people with lower back pain while teaching more than 300,000 students worldwide.
In this course I'll teach you a clear, systematic, evidence-based approach that removes the guesswork from treating lower back pain and sciatica.
Instead of relying on outdated theories and conflicting advice, you'll learn what modern research tells us actually works—and just as importantly, what doesn't.
What You'll Learn
• How to confidently assess clients with lower back pain and sciatica.
• How to recognise the different types of lumbar pain presentations.
• The latest understanding of disc bulges, sciatica, spinal stenosis and other common lumbar conditions.
• Which massage techniques have the strongest clinical evidence.
• Which stretches and exercises should be recommended—and which are no longer supported by research.
• How to educate your clients so they stop doing the things that keep them in pain.
• A practical treatment system you can use immediately in your clinic.
Why This Course Is Different
This isn't simply another massage techniques course.
You'll learn how to think differently about lower back pain.
Once you understand the science behind persistent pain, your treatment decisions become far more confident, logical and effective.
You'll know exactly how to assess each client, select the appropriate treatment and explain your recommendations with confidence.
Perfect For
• Massage Therapists
• Sports Massage Therapists
• Myotherapists
• Manual Therapists
• Bodyworkers
• Students wanting a modern understanding of lower back pain
Even if you're not a massage therapist, you'll gain a clear understanding of how lower back pain develops and how current evidence can help you manage your own symptoms more effectively.
By The End Of This Course
You'll have a complete evidence-based framework for assessing, treating and managing lower back pain and sciatica.
Instead of simply giving clients another massage and hoping they improve, you'll become the therapist who understands why they're in pain, what to do about it, and how to achieve better long-term outcomes.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
220 Reviews
Mark Perren-Jones
Mark Perren-Jones is a best selling instructor, Certified Aromatherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist. He was also the owner of the award winning Isla Verde Spa and runs the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.
Mark has over 250K students in more than 210 countries Worldwide.
Mark has more than 25 years experience in the massage, aromatherapy and acupuncture fields and has worked in spas and clinics throughout the world. He has massaged Presidents and their families, Olympic athletes, professional sports people and celebrities around the world.
Mark's spa earned an incredible 100 out of 100 5 Star Reviews on Tripadvisor (100% 5 STARS). In just 6 months after the Isla Verde Spa opened it became the No.1 Ranked spa in his highly competitive region. His spa was shortlisted for best spa in the International Travel Awards Best Spas and Hotels.
His massage courses are designed for both beginners who would like to start a career in massage but it also is for qualified massage therapists who would like to improve on their massage skills.
After all, the most important aspect to any spa or massage clinic is to be able to give amazing massages each and every time to your clients.
Learn from the best so that you can become the best.
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Reviews
By Andre Jones on 10/22/2025
Another great course by Mark! He is thorough and makes learning concepts easy. I'll be signing up for more courses soon. Thanks for helping me level up my massage practice!
By Rhoda Edwards on 12/8/2023
Mr Perren is a master teacher. I did a course with him before, and it launched me into a small business. This course seems to be just as informative and fun, too. I'm excited to continue learning with this charismatic tutor. I have completed the course and I am now equipped to treat clients suffering with back problems. Great course, knowledgeable tutor. Thank you.
By Arno van der Westhuizen on 8/24/2023
As a Pilates instructor and Group Fitness Instructor for over 25 years applied experience, Mark has once again taught me and reminded me of things to look out for. I have done many of Mark’s courses and will continue doing so, because he is very much passionate about his work and has a vast knowledge he is willing sharing. I do many CEC courses and have to every year for my points and unfortunately haven’t learnt anything new or something to refresh me or challenge me. Mark I have messaged you before and I will once again say thank you! For sharing your experience and teaching it to your students in a very relaxed and understanding way. I wasn’t even going to do this course, but so glad I did. Cant wait to start the next one, but first have to finish this one before my brain gets fried! Thank you Mark!
By Mikala Coaby-Powell on 6/2/2023
This has been such a wonderful learning experience and I’m already onto my next course. Mark really knows his stuff and if you are looking for valuable knowledge you won’t be disappointed.
By Sarah Ebert on 3/18/2023
A brilliant course. Broken down into manageable sections- very informative but not so long that you lose concentration. Mark’s style is great- laid back and relaxed yet concise and well thought out structure throughout. I’m an experienced massage therapist but this course taught me a lot and refreshed my skills. The ebooklet for clients is a master stroke too , saving you hours of typing - immediately elevates you above other therapists- even the state registered physios just print off a few exercises to give to patients here in the U.K, so this is brilliant. I particularly liked the intro of Shiatsu techniques and will expand on these. Great course, recommend and will do more of Mark’s courses. Thank you
By Fiona Collins on 12/30/2022
I found this course most informative and I have learned so much. Mark provides a wealth of information that is practical and easy to understand aiding my knowledge and confidence in providing clients with additional treatments that will be beneficial to them .
By Felix Gomez Lopez on 9/15/2022
Un curso excelente para tratar dolores lumbares, mostrando desde un punto de vista novedoso como tratarlas con ejercicios, inculcando hábitos en los pacientes aparte de enseñar diferentes técnicas aplicadas a la zona lumbar. Muy útil incluso si eres masajista desde hace tiempo. Bastante completo y muy recomendable!
By Jennifer Nebeker on 9/2/2022
I really love the thorough overview of the reasons for the pain, the variety of therapies and the client tools that make healing and recovery a team effort. It's so beneficial to have the variety of therapies in one place - culled from Mark's technique-based courses.
By Jamieson Lamb on 8/21/2022
I felt that this course was lacking in information for professionals. It seemed like a lot of the lessons were done in one take. The actual techniques were just clips from his other videos. He's clearly a great therapist but I was expecting a bit more production value and clinical level instruction.
By Tanya D Marx on 8/15/2022
Absolutely love Mark! I’ve gotten several of his courses, not just because he’s entertaining, engaging, a jokester and fun, don’t let that fool you! This man really knows his stuff! I sought out this program because I am currently in a state of L4/L5 and S1 major flare up. Facing surgery, pain meds, oral steroids, you name it! I desperately needed help. I have premature stenosis and arthritis from an injury when I was 16 years old, fast forward 30 years! Here I am! I’ve never known a life (before 16) without pain, so yes, Mark’s knowledge of very much respected and welcomed. Thank you again Mark! Blessings
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