New Craniosacral Therapy/TMJ Exam

Service Description

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on technique that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain, decrease 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. The technique utilizes a soft touch which is generally no greater than 5 grams - about the weight of a nickel. Dr Savannah will assess and release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system from the skull to the sacrum. What conditions does CranioSacral Therapy address? Infant and Childhood Disorders Migraines and Headaches Chronic Neck and Back Pain Stress and Tension-Related Disorders Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries Chronic Fatigue Fibromyalgia Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Orthopedic Problems And Many Other Conditions Is there any condition for which CST shouldn't be used? There are certain situations where application of CST would not be recommended. These include conditions where a variation and/or slight increase in intracranial pressure would cause instability. Acute aneurysm, cerebral hemorrhage or other pre-existing severe bleeding disorders are examples of conditions that could be affected by small intracranial pressure changes.