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CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University where he served as professor of biomechanics.
 

Using a soft touch, which is generally no greater than 5 grams - about the weight of a nickel - practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and it's effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction. 

By facilitating the body's natural and innate healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for helping people with a wide range of healthcare challenges associated with pain and dysfunction, including: 
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  • Migraine Headaches 

  • Chronic Neck and Back Pain 

  • Motor-Coordination Impairments 

  • Colic 

  • Autism 

  • Central Nervous System Disorders 

  • Orthopedic Problems 

  • Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries 

  • Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia 

  • 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 

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How many CranioSacral Therapy sessions will I need? 

Response to CST varies from individual to individual and condition to condition. Your response is uniquely your own and can't be compared to anyone else's - even those cases that may appear to be similar to your own. The number of sessions needed varies widely - from just one up to three or more a week over the course of several weeks. 

Information provided from 2021 Upledger Institute International Inc. 

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