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CranioSacral Therapy or CST...
Dr John Upledger
... was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E Upledger following extensive sceintific 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" which is comprised of the membrains of the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects 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 (but not limited to):
All information compiled from research done on-line, reading, experience and from classroom tutorials.
CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the "craniosacral system" which is comprised of the membrains of the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects 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 (but not limited to):
- Migraine Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- 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
All information compiled from research done on-line, reading, experience and from classroom tutorials.