Craniosacral Training In Pediatrics
Craniosacral training in pediatrics could very easily be classified as a life enhancing tool in the development and treatment of childhood disorders.
This treatment is used to facilitate balance, realignment and calm in the infant.
In fact, the Danish Knowledge and Research Center for Alternative Medicine, promotes the knowledge of the philosophical foundation of alternative therapies and herbal medicine, including craniosacral therapy, in order to increase awareness of the value of this extraordinary modality.
In the structure and function of the body, the bones are at the mercy of the soft tissue and the whole system depends on an efficient "wash and float" effect supplied by the fluid system.
These systems have an innate motion, as if each comprising cell is its own entity with its own palpable pulse and rhythm, yet in the miracle of the human body, function as a whole.
A Chinese proverb says: "Movement gives health and life.
Stagnation brings disease and death.
" The craniosacral system comprises the bones of the skull and spinal column, the lining of the skull (meninges), the intracranial membranes and the membranous tube that houses the spinal cord.
The insides of this system are washed over by an ever-flowing sea of cerebrospinal fluid.
A healthy craniosacral system is one that possesses even motion between all the component bones, a free membranous system and cerebrospinal fluid that flows at a rhythmic rate of 8-12 cycles/minute.
This forms the basis of craniosacral training.
The therapist with craniosacral training, uses very light touch (not more than 5 grams) on the child's body to connect to the craniosacral rhythm, then holds that position till a release is achieved.
Even though treatment is usually felt to be calming to the infant, short periods of discomfort may be experienced prior to relaxation.
The following are the basic steps in any treatment session, for a release to be complete: 1.
"Feel the rhythm", like gentle ocean waves flowing 2.
"Communicate" with its flow and zone in on the block 3.
"Offer energy" to the treatment zone to initiate unwinding 4.
"Intention a release" 5.
"Follow the release" till complete tissue softening occurs Some of the common problems in children that benefit from this work include: 1.
Plagiocephaly (misshapen heads): flat skulls and uneven eyes and ears 2.
Torticollis 3.
Chronic ear infections 4.
Colic 5.
Sleeping and Feeding disorders 6.
Orthodontia issues 7.
Autism, ADD, ADHD 8.
Hydrocephalous and VP shunt 9.
Seizures 10.
Headaches 11.
TIA and childhood strokes Interesting is the fact that if untreated, these conditions also respond to a therapist skilled in craniosacral training, even in adulthood.
Rebecca Flowers, a craniosacral therapist on Staff at the Upledger Institute says: "I've seen the head shape and facial features of a 60-year old woman change in less than six craniosacral therapy sessions!" Even without craniosacral training you can treat your newborn at home.
The child can be cradled in your arms, awake or asleep.
Support and gently place your palm under the baby's tail-bone while holding the newborn's head in the crook of your arm.
Place your finger gently into the infant's mouth.
Induce or enhance the sucking response by sending gentle rhythmic energy and touch, through the child's palate, i.
e.
the roof of the mouth.
Repeated practice of this technique may result in your being able to pick up your own child's craniosacral rhythm.
You would then be instrumental in facilitating a new life force in your child's development even without craniosacral training.
This treatment is used to facilitate balance, realignment and calm in the infant.
In fact, the Danish Knowledge and Research Center for Alternative Medicine, promotes the knowledge of the philosophical foundation of alternative therapies and herbal medicine, including craniosacral therapy, in order to increase awareness of the value of this extraordinary modality.
In the structure and function of the body, the bones are at the mercy of the soft tissue and the whole system depends on an efficient "wash and float" effect supplied by the fluid system.
These systems have an innate motion, as if each comprising cell is its own entity with its own palpable pulse and rhythm, yet in the miracle of the human body, function as a whole.
A Chinese proverb says: "Movement gives health and life.
Stagnation brings disease and death.
" The craniosacral system comprises the bones of the skull and spinal column, the lining of the skull (meninges), the intracranial membranes and the membranous tube that houses the spinal cord.
The insides of this system are washed over by an ever-flowing sea of cerebrospinal fluid.
A healthy craniosacral system is one that possesses even motion between all the component bones, a free membranous system and cerebrospinal fluid that flows at a rhythmic rate of 8-12 cycles/minute.
This forms the basis of craniosacral training.
The therapist with craniosacral training, uses very light touch (not more than 5 grams) on the child's body to connect to the craniosacral rhythm, then holds that position till a release is achieved.
Even though treatment is usually felt to be calming to the infant, short periods of discomfort may be experienced prior to relaxation.
The following are the basic steps in any treatment session, for a release to be complete: 1.
"Feel the rhythm", like gentle ocean waves flowing 2.
"Communicate" with its flow and zone in on the block 3.
"Offer energy" to the treatment zone to initiate unwinding 4.
"Intention a release" 5.
"Follow the release" till complete tissue softening occurs Some of the common problems in children that benefit from this work include: 1.
Plagiocephaly (misshapen heads): flat skulls and uneven eyes and ears 2.
Torticollis 3.
Chronic ear infections 4.
Colic 5.
Sleeping and Feeding disorders 6.
Orthodontia issues 7.
Autism, ADD, ADHD 8.
Hydrocephalous and VP shunt 9.
Seizures 10.
Headaches 11.
TIA and childhood strokes Interesting is the fact that if untreated, these conditions also respond to a therapist skilled in craniosacral training, even in adulthood.
Rebecca Flowers, a craniosacral therapist on Staff at the Upledger Institute says: "I've seen the head shape and facial features of a 60-year old woman change in less than six craniosacral therapy sessions!" Even without craniosacral training you can treat your newborn at home.
The child can be cradled in your arms, awake or asleep.
Support and gently place your palm under the baby's tail-bone while holding the newborn's head in the crook of your arm.
Place your finger gently into the infant's mouth.
Induce or enhance the sucking response by sending gentle rhythmic energy and touch, through the child's palate, i.
e.
the roof of the mouth.
Repeated practice of this technique may result in your being able to pick up your own child's craniosacral rhythm.
You would then be instrumental in facilitating a new life force in your child's development even without craniosacral training.
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