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CranioSacral Therapy Fact Sheet
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function 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.
CST enhances the body's natural healing processes and has been effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
| Migraine Headaches |
Chronic Fatigue |
| Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries |
Scoliosis |
Chronic Neck and Back Pain
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Neurovascular or Immune Disorders |
| Emotional Difficulties |
Infantile Disorders |
| Motor-Coordination Impairments |
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Stress and Tension-Related Problems
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Colic |
| Central Nervous System Disorders |
Post-Surgical Dysfunction |
| Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) |
Autism |
| Orthopedic Problems |
Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders |
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Learning Disabilities |
The technique is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster
resistance to disease and sustain overall good health.
Number of practitioners - more than 38,000 worldwide.
Healthcare practitioners using CST in their work include: osteopaths, medical doctors,
doctors of chiropractic, doctors of Oriental medicine, physicians, dentists,
nurses, psychiatric specialists, psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists,
acupuncturists, massage therapists and other professional bodyworkers.
A typical CST session lasts between 45 minutes and one hour.
Costs range from $40 to $200 per session.
CST was developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger, D.O., O.M.M., in the 1970s. It's based on the theories of William Sutherland, D.O. (an osteopath from the early 1900s); Dr. Upledger's research at Michigan State University (1975-83); and extensive clinical application.
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