CranioSacral

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach to help release tension deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University where he served as professor of biomechanics. Using a soft touch (generally no greater than 5 grams – about the weight of a nickel), practitioners release restrictions in soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure to help bolster resistance to disease, and improve pain and dysfunction. How does CranioSacral Therapy Work?  The brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system have significant influence over the body’s ability to function properly. And, the central nervous system is heavily influenced by the craniosacral system – the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord. Every day your body endures stresses and strains for which it must work to compensate. Unfortunately, these changes can cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system. These distortions can then cause tension to form resulting in restrictions. This can create a barrier to healthy performance of the central nervous system, and the other systems with which it interacts. Fortunately, such restrictions may be detected and corrected using simple methods of touch. With a light touch, the CST practitioner uses hands to evaluate and use soft-touch techniques to release restrictions and enhance the body’s ability to self-correct, CranioSacral Therapy is able to support the body’s health in patients with a wide variety of dysfunctions:
Migraines and Headaches
Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Autism
Stress and Tension-Related Disorders
Motor-Coordination Impairments
Infant and Childhood Disorders
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia
TMJ Syndrome
Scoliosis
Central Nervous System Disorders
Learning Disabilities ADD/ADHD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Orthopedic Problems