CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
Part of the Light Touch family of bodywork
modalities CranioSacral Therapy was developed by John E. Upledger of the
Upledger Institute. Dr. Upledger holds a degree in osteopathic medicine.
CranioSacral Therapy focuses on the CranioSacral system - consisting of membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.
In a CranioSacral Therapy session a very delicate touch is applied to ease restrictions within the CranioSacral system. The benefits of CST work included an improved effect on the body's natural healing processes.
According to the Upledger Institute CranioSacral Therapy can be helpful for the following conditions:
- Migraine headaches
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Motor-Coordination impairments
- Colic
- Autism
- Post-Surgical Dysfunction
- Disorders of the Central Nervous System
- Injuries to the spinal cord and brain
- Curvature of the spine called scoliosis
- Tension and Stress related problems
- Chronic Fatigue
- Immune and Neurovascular disorders
- Post-Surgical dysfunction
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Connective Tissue disorders such as Fibromyalgia
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Learning disabilities