Craniosacral
Therapy is a light touch, manual
therapy that is effective in supporting the central nervous system so that your
child’s body is able to self correct and heal naturally. Craniosacral therapy
was developed by Dr. John Upledger, an osteopathic physician. Using a soft
touch that is no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, the
therapist releases restrictions in the craniosacral system and throughout the fascia
of the body to improve functioning.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and to reduce or avoid many childhood conditions.
Myofascial Release is a manual therapy that also originated in osteopathic medicine. Using soft, gentle, but consistent pressure until feeling a barrier, the therapist releases restrictions in the child’s fascial system. Fascia is a system of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ of the body all the way down to cellular level. In a healthy state, the fascia is relaxed and wavy with the ability to stretch and move without restriction. Any kind of restriction within the fascial system can create a binding of the fascia, resulting in pressure on nerves, muscles, bones or organs. Myofascial release is well-suited for children because tissues are not manipulated forcefully. Instead, fascial restrictions are gently held at their barrier for as long as it takes to release. When babies or older kids have chronic pain, illness or any chronic dysfunction, advocates of Myofascial Release believe that fascial restrictions may be a contributing factor.
At Peer Projects-Therapy From the Heart, children are active participants in deciding which of these manual therapies is most comfortable to their body. Some children are not able to tolerate the light touch required for craniosacral therapy, and others have difficulty with the deeper touch of Myofascial release. Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial Release sessions can be effective in making positive changes for children with the following issues:
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and to reduce or avoid many childhood conditions.
Myofascial Release is a manual therapy that also originated in osteopathic medicine. Using soft, gentle, but consistent pressure until feeling a barrier, the therapist releases restrictions in the child’s fascial system. Fascia is a system of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ of the body all the way down to cellular level. In a healthy state, the fascia is relaxed and wavy with the ability to stretch and move without restriction. Any kind of restriction within the fascial system can create a binding of the fascia, resulting in pressure on nerves, muscles, bones or organs. Myofascial release is well-suited for children because tissues are not manipulated forcefully. Instead, fascial restrictions are gently held at their barrier for as long as it takes to release. When babies or older kids have chronic pain, illness or any chronic dysfunction, advocates of Myofascial Release believe that fascial restrictions may be a contributing factor.
At Peer Projects-Therapy From the Heart, children are active participants in deciding which of these manual therapies is most comfortable to their body. Some children are not able to tolerate the light touch required for craniosacral therapy, and others have difficulty with the deeper touch of Myofascial release. Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial Release sessions can be effective in making positive changes for children with the following issues:
- Motor Incoordination
- ADD and ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Sensory Processing Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy
- Scoliosis
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Abnormal Muscle Tone
- Reflux
- Speech Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Difficulties
- Anxiety
- Colic
- Torticollis
