Seitai Postural Correction Course

Lesson 1 • Scope of Practice and Safety Standards

Defines professional boundaries, contraindications, and safety protocols for Seitai chiropractic. Ensures practitioners operate within ethical and regulatory guidelines.

Lesson 2 • Chiropractic Principles and History

Covers chiropractic's founding principles, subluxation theory, and evidence base. Connects Western chiropractic logic to Seitai's holistic approach.

Lesson 3 • Relevant Anatomy for Practitioners

Reviews spine, pelvis, and joint anatomy essential for postural assessment. Builds the anatomical vocabulary used in all subsequent chapters.

Lesson 4 • Origins and Philosophy of Seitai

Traces Seitai's Japanese origins and its core principle of natural body self-correction. Provides the philosophical lens applied throughout the course.

Lesson 1 • Upper Extremity and Cervical Linkages

Analyses how shoulder girdle position and cervical alignment interact with thoracic posture. Prepares students to address upper-body postural chains.

Lesson 2 • Pelvic and Hip Biomechanics

Examines pelvic tilt, rotation, and hip mobility as drivers of lumbar dysfunction. Establishes the pelvis as the foundation for spinal alignment correction.

Lesson 3 • Normal Spinal Kinematics

Describes coupled motion, range of motion norms, and segmental movement patterns. Provides the mechanical baseline against which dysfunction is measured.

Lesson 4 • Disc and Joint Pathomechanics

Explains how abnormal loading damages discs, facet joints, and ligaments over time. Builds clinical reasoning for identifying pain generators in the spine.

Lesson 1 • Dynamic Movement Screening

Applies functional movement screens to reveal movement dysfunction and asymmetry. Links dynamic findings to static postural deviations identified earlier.

Lesson 2 • Palpation and Orthopedic Testing

Develops tactile skills for locating spinal restrictions, muscle tension, and joint dysfunction. Integrates orthopaedic tests to differentiate pain sources.

Lesson 3 • Building a Clinical Assessment Report

Synthesises observation, movement, and palpation data into a structured clinical report. Prepares students to communicate findings and set measurable treatment goals.

Lesson 4 • Static Postural Observation Techniques

Teaches anterior, posterior, and lateral visual assessment of standing posture. Develops the observational precision required before hands-on evaluation.

Lesson 1 • Taihen and Body Movement Exercises

Introduces Taihen exercises as active client participation tools for postural correction. Bridges passive treatment with self-directed movement rehabilitation.

Lesson 2 • Katsugen Undo and Spontaneous Movement

Introduces Katsugen Undo as a method for activating involuntary corrective movement. Students learn to guide and observe the process without interference.

Lesson 3 • Yuki and Healing Touch Techniques

Teaches Yuki as a focused energy and contact technique for calming the nervous system. Connects tactile presence to pain modulation and tissue relaxation.

Lesson 4 • Practitioner Body Mechanics and Ergonomics

Establishes correct practitioner posture, leverage, and movement economy during Seitai techniques. Prevents practitioner injury and enhances technique precision.

Lesson 1 • Thoracic Spine Adjustment Techniques

Covers prone, supine, and seated thoracic adjustment methods for mid-back dysfunction. Develops force control and patient positioning for safe thoracic care.

Lesson 2 • Lumbar and Pelvic Adjustment Techniques

Applies side-posture and prone lumbar adjustments alongside sacroiliac joint correction. Addresses the most common region of clinical complaint in postural pain.

Lesson 3 • Cervical Spine Adjustment Techniques

Teaches seated and supine cervical adjustment procedures with precise contact points. Emphasises safety protocols for the upper cervical region.

Lesson 4 • Principles of the Chiropractic Adjustment

Defines the high-velocity low-amplitude thrust, its neurological effects, and clinical rationale. Establishes the theoretical basis before hands-on technique practise.

Lesson 1 • Myofascial Anatomy and Tensegrity

Explains fascial continuity, tensegrity principles, and myofascial lines relevant to posture. Provides the anatomical rationale for soft tissue intervention.

Lesson 2 • Myofascial Release Techniques

Teaches direct and indirect myofascial release for restricted fascial planes. Develops sustained pressure and tissue-following skills essential for postural correction.

Lesson 3 • Muscle Energy Techniques

Applies isometric and isotonic muscle energy techniques to restore joint range of motion. Engages the client's active participation in soft tissue correction.

Lesson 4 • Trigger Point Therapy

Identifies and deactivates myofascial trigger points contributing to referred pain patterns. Links trigger point locations to common postural complaints.

Lesson 1 • Shoulder and Upper Extremity Posture

Corrects rounded shoulder posture, scapular dyskinesis, and related upper extremity pain. Integrates thoracic and cervical treatment with shoulder-specific interventions.

Lesson 2 • Scoliosis and Complex Postural Deformities

Adapts Seitai chiropractic methods for structural and functional scoliosis management. Establishes realistic goals and referral criteria for complex deformities.

Lesson 3 • Sacroiliac and Pelvic Girdle Pain

Manages sacroiliac joint dysfunction and pelvic asymmetry with specific manual and exercise interventions. Restores pelvic balance as the foundation for spinal alignment.

Lesson 4 • Neck Pain and Cervicogenic Headache

Addresses cervical dysfunction, forward head posture, and headache with combined Seitai and chiropractic interventions. Develops a complete cervical treatment sequence.

Lesson 5 • Low Back Pain and Lumbar Syndromes

Covers acute and chronic low back pain, disc syndromes, and lumbar instability management. Integrates manual therapy with core stabilisation for lasting relief.

Lesson 1 • Home Care and Self-Management Programmes

Designs structured home exercise, ergonomic, and lifestyle programmes to reinforce clinical outcomes. Empowers clients to maintain postural gains independently.

Lesson 2 • Discharge Planning and Maintenance Care

Establishes criteria for discharge, maintenance schedules, and relapse prevention strategies. Completes the full clinical management cycle from intake to long-term wellness.

Lesson 3 • Outcome Measurement and Progress Tracking

Applies validated outcome tools to monitor pain, function, and postural change over time. Enables data-driven decisions about continuing, modifying, or ending care.

Lesson 4 • Integrating Seitai and Chiropractic Methods

Establishes decision rules for combining Seitai and chiropractic techniques within a single session. Maximises therapeutic synergy while avoiding technique conflicts.