| Cranio Sacral How is CranioSacral Therapy performed?
CranioSacral Therapy is performed on a person fully clothed. Using a light touch - generally no more than the weight of a nickel - the practioner monitors the rhythm of the craniosacral system to detect potential restrictions and imbalances. The therapist then uses delicate manual techniques to release those problem areas and relieve undue pressure on the brain and spinal cord.
A CranioSacral Therapy session can last from about 15 minutes to more than an hour, and the initial evaluation alone is often enough to correct a problem. The result? A central nervous system free of restrictions, and a body that's able to return to its greatest level of performance.
What conditions does CranioSacral Therapy Address?
CranioSacral Therapy strengthens your body's ability to take better care of you. It helps alleviate a range of illness, pain and dysfunctions, including: - Migrains/headaches
- Chronic neck/back pain
- Motor-Coordination impairments
- Stress and tension-related problems
- Infantile disorders
- traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord injuries
- Chronic fatigue
- Central Nervous System disorders
- Emotional difficulties
- TMJ
- Learning disabilities
- Post-Traumatic stress disorder
- Orthopedic problems
- And many other conditions
The Therapeutic value of CST
While the validity of the cardiovascular and respiratory rhythms is undisputed today, for eons the very existence of these systems sparked debates in medical communities around the globe.
Now for nearly 25 years, osteopathic physician and researcher John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., has been a proponent of using the rhythm of another body system - the craniosacral system - to enhance body functioning, and help alleviate pain and discomfort.
The craniosacral system consist 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 area. Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. These problems could include chronic pain, eye difficulties, scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments, learning disabilities and other health challenges.
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate these negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. You also benefit from better overall health and resistance to disease.
Who can perform CST?
Because of its positive effect on so many body functions, CST is practiced today by a wide variety of healthcare professionals. They include osteopathic physicians, medical doctors, doctors of chiropractic, doctors of Oriental medicine, naturopathic physicians, nurses, psychiatric specialist, psychologist, dentists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and other professional bodyworkers.
Excerpts from Discover CranioSacral Therapy for a healthier you…
The Upledger Institute, Inc.
For more information on CST visit www.upledger.com
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