Craniosacral therapy
(CST)
Cranial Osteopathy
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Craniosacral therapy (CST) or Cranial Osteopathy, this healing modality uses very light touching to balance the craniosacral system in the body. Craniosacral therapy (CST) or Cranial Osteopathy is used by massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors and osteopaths, who manually apply a subtle movement of the spinal and cranial bones to bring the central nervous system into harmony.
This therapy includes the bones, nerves, fluids, and connective
tissues of the cranium and spinal area.
It is believed that
movement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can be restricted by trauma
to the body like, through falls, accidents, and general nervous
tension.
In Craniosacral therapy (CST) or Cranial Osteopathy, by gently working
with the spine, the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and
fascia, the restrictions of nerve passages are eased, the movement of
CSF through the spinal cord can be optimized, and misaligned bones can
be restored to their proper position.
General Guideline in Craniosacral therapy (CST) or Cranial
Osteopathy
(1) analyzing the base (existing) cranial rhythm,
(2) creating a still point in that rhythm at the base of the skull,
(3) rocking the sacrum,
(4) lengthening the spine in the lumbar-sacral region,
(5) addressing the pelvic, respiratory and thoracic diaphragms,
(6) releasing the hyoid bone in the throat, and
(7-10) addressing each one of the cranial bones. The practitioner may
use discretion in using which steps are suitable for each client, and
may or may not follow them in sequential order, with time restraints
and the extent of trauma being factors.
Some conditions where craniosacral therapy is a suitable treatment
approach
• All back dysfunction
• Asthma
• Blood pressure
• Digestive disorder
• Incontinence
• Infant disorder including colic, sleeping, feeding, speech, ear and
behavioural problems
• Migraine and headache
• Neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease, Bells Palsy
and Cerebral Palsy
• Pain
• Pregnancy care
• Rehabilitation after trauma and accident
• Soft tissue injury
• Stress and panic disorders
Side effects in Craniosacral therapy (CST) or Cranial Osteopathy
Some people may experience mild discomfort after a treatment. This
may be due to re-experiencing a trauma or injury or a previously numb
area may come back to life and be more sensitive. These side effects
are temporary.
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A few Alternative Therapies |
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Atlas Orthogonal Midwifery Childbirth Support |
Lymph Drainage Therapy Ohashiatsu |
Tibetan Medicine Vitamin Therapy Exercise balls- used in physical therapy |
| List of branches of alternative and Complementary Medicine grouped in following categories |
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Acupuncture
Somapractic |
Osteopathy
pulse diagnosis
Chromotherapy |
Mindfulness
Transcendental
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