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CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning
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.
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight
of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous
system.
CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger
following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher
and Professor of Biomechanics.
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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 is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
- Migraine Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Colic
- Autism
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Infantile Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Fatigue
- Emotional Difficulties
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Surgical Dysfunc
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