Neck Pain & Pinched Nerves for Massage Therapists (Udemy.com)
Assess, treat and manage neck pain confidently using modern pain science and evidence-based rehabilitation.
Created by: Mark Perren-Jones
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- In this neck pain certificate course you will learn an evidence based approach on how to successfully treat neck pain and pinched nerves
- You will no longer just give your massage clients a massage for their neck pain and HOPE that they feel better
- You will understand the mechanisms that keep people's necks sensitized and painful and know EXACTLY what to do for them
- You will have a complete skillset to competently treat your massage client's neck pain, disc bulges and pinched nerves
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 49% of them
- Reviews106#497 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length4.5 hourslonger than 70% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 84% of them
Course Description
Stop Guessing How to Treat Neck Pain
Every massage therapist has experienced it.
A client walks through your door complaining of neck pain, headaches, or a pinched nerve. You give the best massage you know, recommend a few stretches, and hope they'll feel better.
Sometimes they do.
Sometimes they return a week later with exactly the same problem.
This course is designed to change that.
Learn From One of the World's Best-Selling Massage Instructors
I'm Mark Perren-Jones. During my 30-year career I've treated professional athletes, celebrities, Presidents and thousands of people suffering from neck pain. I've also taught more than 300,000 students in over 150 countries.
In this course I'll teach you the same systematic, evidence-based approach I use every day to assess neck pain, identify what's really causing it, and choose the treatment most likely to produce lasting results.
This isn't another course full of random massage techniques.
It's a complete clinical system you can use immediately.
What You'll Learn
• How to assess neck pain quickly and confidently.
• The difference between muscular pain, disc injuries, facet joint pain and pinched nerves.
• Which treatments work—and which commonly recommended techniques may actually delay recovery.
• The best stretches and mobility exercises for different neck conditions.
• Exercises that should be avoided in certain cases.
• How to recognise acute, chronic and recurring neck pain.
• How to educate your clients so they recover faster.
• A step-by-step treatment system you can use with every client.
Why This Course Is Different
Most massage courses teach techniques.
This course teaches clinical decision-making.
Instead of wondering which technique to try next, you'll learn how to understand the source of your client's pain and confidently choose the most appropriate treatment based on current pain science and clinical evidence.
That means better outcomes, more confident treatments, and clients who keep coming back because they're getting real results.
Perfect For
• Massage therapists
• Myotherapists
• Bodyworkers
• Physiotherapy and chiropractic students
• Manual therapists
• Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of neck pain and pinched nerves
By The End Of This Course
You'll stop relying on guesswork.
Instead, you'll have a practical framework for assessing neck pain, selecting the right treatment, recommending the right home care, and helping your clients recover with greater confidence.
If you're ready to become the therapist people trust when neck pain walks through the door, I'll see you inside the course.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
106 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 Antony Nagel on 12/9/2025
thank you mark for another amazing course! I am so glad i found you. your teaching style is full of energy, easily explained and to the point. thank you.
By Udemy User on 7/30/2025
I love this guy. He is an incredible teacher. Great educator, great examples, makes it fun. Once I discovered him, I will take all his courses.
By Cami Ferry on 5/10/2025
I’m a newly licensed Massage Therapist. I’m launching my own practice and this course has very valuable information and resources that will set me apart from other massage therapists. The instructor, Mark Perren-Jones, is engaging, witty, and gives clear logical explanations.
By Kathy pinkus on 8/20/2024
I always liked the idea of massage and thought it really helpful and clever, but now I 'm more impressed. Maybe I'd make a great masseuse one day
By Saul Gudino on 10/26/2023
so far i have learned nothing. i am really considering getting my money back. the bad thing is that i bought 3 courses. oh boy! i hope this gets better. the course is extremely basic.
By Prishani Hassan on 7/4/2023
Hi there im a DR. Acupuncture. This course was so informative, I'd gladly recommend this course to everyone. Mark has thought me some great stuff that totally fits in line with what I do and its working wonders for my patients. Totally impressed. Thanks Mark. Dr. Prishani Hassan
By Felix Gomez Lopez on 6/9/2023
Muy buen curso sobre tratamiento de cuello y muy completo, incluyendo diferentes formas de tratarlo y ejercicios para el cliente. Muy bien explicado, buenos apuntes y buenos videos, muy util todo incluso aunque ya hayas estudiado masaje antes. Merece la pena, muy recomendable!
By Gloria Mele on 1/10/2023
I'm enjoying this training.. Yo're explaining Your Techniques in very good way.. I see very interesting this part of tge Neck's Pain.. & the Massages' Therapies to treat Neck's Pain You're videos are truly amazing.. Thx U so much, Mark take care
By Dianne Hickler on 11/8/2022
I have been struggling with neck pain. It was very helpful, also understanding about the proper body mechanic while giving others a massage.
By Jonathan heffernan on 10/22/2022
I am working as a massage therapist but have an issue with my memory, I find that mark helps me not only remember topics I have covered but he is teaching me how to become a better therapist.
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