CranioSacral
Therapy or 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.
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.
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: .
