Advanced CranioSacral-Biodynamic therapy and visceral manipulation are derived from osteopathy. With gentle and noninvasive touch, the rhythms of your central nervous system and other subtle fluid forces that have formed you in utero can be listened to so they might realign with the pattern of health
These techniques have been shown to be effective for:
- asthma
- autism spectrum disorders
- back pain
- birth trauma/anoxia
- chronic ear infections
- fibromyalgia related anxiety and depression
- hypertonus of cerebral palsy
- infant colic or poor suck reflex
- learning disabilitie
- migraine and other headaches
- post-traumatic stress disorder
- sinus problems
- TMJ syndrome
- vertigo
- effects of emotional trauma or chronic stress on the autonomic nervous system
WHAT IS CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY?
Cranial sacral therapy focuses on the bones in the head, spinal column and sacrum (the sacrum is found in the lower back, between the hip bones). First recognized in the mid-1900s as a beneficial therapy, cranial sacral therapy became popular in the 1980s. The purpose of cranial sacral therapy is to increase the function of the craniosacral system. When this system is out of whack, patients report feeling chronic pain. During cranial sacral therapy, the skull, spinal column and sacrum are manipulated to alleviate the tightness and imbalances within the central nervous system.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY?
When pressure is applied to the craniosacral system, stress and pain is found to be alleviated. This is particularly true for those who suffer from chronic pain.
Aside from pain relief, cranial sacral therapy also can improve the health of the entire body. During manipulation of the soft tissues surrounding the skull and spinal column, any restrictions in those areas are released. Therefore, the body experiences the opportunity to relax.
Those who suffer from the following conditions could benefit from cranial sacral therapy, including:
- Chronic headaches and migraines
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Migraines & tension headaches
- Chronic fatigue & fibromyalgia
- Postsurgical pain
- constipation
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- disturbed sleep cycles and insomnia
- scoliosis
- sinus infections
- fibromyalgia
- recurrent ear infections or colic in infants
- trauma recovery, including trauma from whiplash
- mood disorders like anxiety or depression
- difficult pregnancies
WHAT IS VISCERAL MANIPULATION?
Visceral manipulation is a bodywork technique that aims to loosen the viscera — or, internal organs — from the connective tissues. Increasing organ mobility is especially important after suffering from injuries or undergoing trauma or illness. When organs are tight and unable to move as they should within the body, the person could feel pain and experience overall body dysfunction.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VISCERAL MANIPULATIONS?
Organs can lose their mobility from the following issues:
- Trauma
- Surgery
- Pregnancy
- Infections and illness
- Insufficient diet
- Poor posture
The technique involves compression and elongation of the soft tissues and surrounding areas. As these areas are
manipulated, the body can release its restrictions. Visceral manipulation is common for patients suffering from the following:
- Car accident injuries
- Sports-related pain
- Back pain
- Digestive issues
- Hip pain
- Scar tissue issues — common after surgery and c-sections