Wanda Sharber, LMT, MCBTMB, Board CE Schumaker, LMT Craniosacral bodywork is also a gentle, non-invasive therapy for babies, young children, and teens to aid with sleeping difficulties, colic, feeding problems, problems in development, learning and behavioural difficulties, anger management, anxiety, and depression. CranioSacral Bodywork is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to stroke and neurological impairment. Using a soft touch, the practitioner releases these restrictions and tensions. Restrictions, or stress related tension, found within the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system can create a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and potentially every other system it interacts with. Upledger, after years of clinical testing and research at Michigan State University where he served as professor of biomechanics. It was pioneered and developed by Osteopathic Physician, John E. Shellie Dallas, RN, Williams, LMT, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)ĬranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, touch-therapy approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain, dysfunction and to improve whole-body health. Reducing tension, in turn, strengthens the immune system and promotes wellness. When performed correctly, acupressure increases circulation, reduces tension, and enables the body to relax. In acupressure, as with most traditional Chinese medicine concepts, local symptoms are considered an expression of the whole body's condition. This causes the muscles to relax and promotes healing.
When endorphins are released, pain is blocked, and the flow of blood and oxygen to the affected area is increased. Stimulating specific points on the body can trigger the release of endorphins (chemicals produced by the body that relieve pain). Pressing on these points relieves muscle tension, which promotes the circulation of blood and qi (pronounced "chee") - the vital energy or "life force" - to aid in the healing process. It involves the use of the fingers (and in some cases, the toes) to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal itself. Budgeting the time and money for massage and bodywork is truly an investment in your health.Īcupressure is an ancient form of healing believed by some to be even older than acupuncture. Studies have shown that upwards of 90% of disease is stress related.Ī routine of regularly scheduled massage will play a huge part in how healthy and youthful you will remain with each passing year. Experts agree that stress is the #1 cause of poor health, chronic pain, and disability. Whether we consider it as pampering, rejuvenating, or therapeutic, and regardless of the reasons we seek it out, such as pain management, stress relief, or luxury retreat, massage therapy is a powerful compliment to your healthcare regimen. There's no denying the power of bodywork.