Cranialsacral Therapy
CranialSacral Therapy (CST)
What is CST:
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
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal cord injuries
- Scoliosis
- Infantile Disorders
- Chronic Fatigue
- Stress and Tension related problems
- Fibromyalgia and other connective tissue disorders
- Temporomandibular joint syndrome
- Immune disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Post-surgical disorders