Cranio-Sacral Therapy:
Developed by John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., this manual therapy encourages the body's natural healing mechanisms to improve the operation of the central nervous system, dissipate the negative effects of stress, enhance health, and strengthen resistance to disease. The CranioSacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth - which make up the cranium- down to the sacrum, or tailbone. An imbalance or restriction in the CranioSacral system can cause sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. These problems may include chronic pain, eye difficulties, scoliosis, motor-coordination impairment, learning disabilities and other dysfunctions. The gentle use of five grams of pressure - roughly the weight of a nickel - to test for restrictions in various parts of the CranioSacral system. It's often possible for the evaluation alone to remove the restriction and allow the system to correct itself. It is hands-on manipulation of the bones of the cranium & sacrum, as well as the fascia (connective tissue of the body & skull) to release restrictions which cause stress within the body & skull leading to physical symptoms. Gentle & non-invasive. A CranioSacral Therapy session usually takes place in a quiet, private setting. We recommend that clients wear loose, comfortable clothing. Clients remain fully clothed, though most choose to remove their shoes. The session is performed with the client reclining on a treatment table while the practitioner stands or sits, positioned at various times throughout the session at the client's head, middle torso or feet. Experiences during a session are as individual as the clients and practitioners themselves. They also may differ from session to session. At times, a client may deeply relax or even fall asleep; at other times, he or she may talk a great deal, recalling memories or expressing emotions. Some will remain still during the entire session, hardly noticing the practitioner's evaluation and treatment, while others will experience sensations within the body as this process is carried out. At various times throughout the session, the practitioner will support a client's limbs and spine while facilitating release of accumulated tension. This process is called energy cyst release or tissue release. During this release, the client might recall circumstances surrounding a past shock, trauma or injury. Releasing and re-experiencing past hurts assists the body in reversing dysfunction and restoring the previous level of mobility. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) enhances the body's natural healing processes and has been effective for a wide range of medical problems accociated with pain and dysfunction, including: ~ Migraine headaches ~ Chronic neck and Back pain ~ Motor-Coordination Impairments ~ Central Nervous System Disorders ~ Orthopedic Problems ~ Scoliosis ~ Infantile Disorders ~ Colic ~ Autism ~ Learning Disabilities ~ Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries ~ Emotional Difficulties ~ Stress and Tension-Related Problems ~ Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) ~ Chronic Fatigue ~ Neurovascular or Immune Disorders ~ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ~ Post-Surgical Dysfunction ~ Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
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