Why Do We Have Neck Pains?

Patients with chronic neck problems are always a challenge in the clinic – many times treatments provide relief of pain and restore mobility but, quite often, the relief is temporary and the issues are never really solved.

In this course, Rani Ayal explores the reasons behind neck pains and discuss specific diagnostic techniques, treatment strategies and point selection to improve clinical success.

Why Do We Have Neck Pains?

A Classical Acupuncturist’s Approach to the Diagnosis & Treatment of Neck Problems

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1:25 hours 
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3 Interactive Quizzes
Certificate On Completion
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What you will learn

  • Treat neck pain with a classical perspective.
  • Improve your clinical success with new treatment strategies and point selection.
  • Diagnose neck pain in the context of its different roles in human life. 

Course Overview

Patients with chronic neck problems are always a challenge in the clinic – many times treatments provide relief of pain and restore mobility but, quite often, the relief is temporary and the issues are never really solved.

In this course, Rani Ayal explores the reasons behind neck pains and discusses specific diagnostic techniques, treatment strategies and point selection to improve clinical success.


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1.5 CEUs/PDAs
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This course has been produced from materials recorded at the ICCM Congress. The ICCM arranges a yearly outstanding international TCM gathering held in Tel Aviv during Vernal Equinox in March.


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loved this course

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October 5, 2021

I loved this course! Rani explained everything so clearly and it was awesome to actually learn the personal differences between different neck pains. This can be immediately applied in the clinic.

Karen Gana
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By registering for this course, I agree to abide by the NCCAOM PDA Course Participant Attestation.

I understand that the information in this course presented by the Provider and/or Instructor(s) is for educational purposes only and should only be applied with appropriate clinical judgment and used by a trained and licensed
practitioner. Governmental laws and regulations vary from region to region and the contents of this course vary in permissible usage. The participant is required to check their local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the practice requirements and scope of practice issues and the use of the information of this course including, but not limited to, theory, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. I acknowledge that NCCAOM does not endorse any specific treatment regimens of any kind. Furthermore, if I use any modalities or treatments taught in this course, I agree to waive, release, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue NCCAOM from and against any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of any injury, loss, or damage that a person may sustain related to the use of the information in this course. I understand that this Release is governed by the laws of District of Columbia, U.S.A. and shall survive the termination or expiration of this course.

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About the Teacher

Rani Ayal

Rani Ayal has been practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine since 1989. Initially trained in Japan in Shiatsu and Meridian style Acupuncture, he returned to Israel to complete his studies in TCM acupuncture and herbal therapy and then continued his training in Classical Chinese Medicine, specializing in the philosophies of Five Phases and Stems & Branches, with master acupuncturist Joan Duveen of Holland who continues to be his mentor to this day. Former head of Acupuncture at Sourasky medical center in Tel Aviv and chairman of the Israeli TCM association, Rani maintains a full time clinic for adults and children, treating over 120 patients a week. Rani is co-author of an upcoming book on the points of acupuncture, named "Gates of Life" and lectures frequently in Israel and internationally.

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  • 1:30 Hours Course Duration
  • Course Certificate
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    AACMA Image AACMA1.5 CPD's
    ACI Image ACICertificate
    AGTCM Image AGTCMCertificate
    NCCAOM Image NCCAOM1.5 CEU's
    Fachverband Image TCM FACHVERBAND1.5 Hours

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