Craniosacral Therapy
What
is Craniosacral Therapy?
CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician
John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to
1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher
and Professor of Biomechanics.
CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning
of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised
of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the
brain and spinal cord.
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight
of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral
system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly
used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance
to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated
with pain and dysfunction, including:
- Migraine Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Colic
- Autism
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Infantile Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Fatigue
- Emotional Difficulties
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Surgical Dysfunction
SER is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on
the principles of CranioSacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body
of the residual effects of trauma. SERI offers applications designed
to enhance results using CST and other complementary therapies.
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