Chronic Pain and CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy 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.

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Testimonials

"I started my “plunge” into the waters of CST with my first CS1 class in July of 1993 in SLC, Utah. I was a diehard allopathic PT who thought that CST was a bunch of “whoo-eee”, until I inured myself and my friend, a CST practitioner, volunteered to treat me. Within 30 seconds of her doing CST, I felt the beginnings of a significant release and decrease in pain. I was hooked!!!"

"My 1st experience with CST, my therapist put her hand under my sacrum for the whole session. I woke up and everything was different! I could walk better than I ever had before. I was hooked and my journey began to unfold!"

"When I was 16, I severely broke my right arm. It was a seriously traumatic experience for more than just the physical reason. I broke my arm right before my high school midterms so I had to quickly learn to write with my left hand. So, I ended up feeling both the physical stress of the situation and the emotional. I ended up with severe nerve damage that left me with no feeling in the back of my arm and serious unexplained pain for years. My first experience with craniosacral therapy was in a desperate search to achieve some sort of normalcy with my arm. The experience not only brought my arm to a place where I almost never feel pain but I now have complete feeling. Cranial work has since changed my life in so many incredible ways!"

Books

Your Inner Physician and You by Dr. John E. Upledger, DO
This lively book describes the discovery and therapeutic value of the craniosacral system in easy, understandable terms healthcare professionals and laypeople alike can understand.
Understanding the Messages of Your Body by Jean Pierre Barral, DO
In this book, Barral discusses each organ and its complex relationship with the rest of the body, explaining how pain can originate with an emotional upset that creates distress in an organ, or how a physically damaged organ can cause emotional problems.
An Answer to Your Pain by Upledger Institute International, Inc.
This compendium of case stories has been written by practitioners to share with you the power and possibilities of CST. These case stories serve as a testament that CranioSacral Therapy may be an answer to your pain.
CST: Touchstone for Natural Healing by Dr. John E. Upledger, DO
This delightful and thoroughly readable book expands on concepts originally presented in Your Inner Physician and You to offer new insights into the promise of CranioSacral Therapy. CranioSacral Therapy: Touchstone for Natural Healing is packed with fresh information, and uses poignant case stories of restored health: a five-year old autistic boy, a man with Erb's palsy, a woman with a 15-year history of headaches, and many more.
SomatoEmotional Release: Deciphering the Language of Life by Dr John E. Upledger, DO
Dr. Upledger leads us down his path to discovery of this process, taking us through many of the experiences that have shaped his understanding of the body's inner wisdom. It is a book that compels-and dares-each of us to look beyond the surface dimension of our being to find that place from which true and lasting healing can take place.
Brain Stars, Glia Illuminating CranioSacral Therapy by Tad Wanveer
The author, Tad Wanveer, is also the illustrator of this book. He uses an abundance of images along with words to convey the essential interworking of neurons, glia, vasculature, and the craniosacral system (CSS). Glial cell function was once thought to primarily provide the central nervous system (CNS) with structural support.
Still Point Inducer™
Use this simple, yet effective, healthcare device inspired by Dr. John E. Upledger and created by John Matthew Upledger, which has been shown to create soothing Still Points like those you can achieve when receiving CranioSacral Therapy. Applying gentle pressure to specific points on the back of your head has been shown to help release tissue tension and improve the body's ability to naturally relieve pain and stress.

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The Dr. John E. Upledger Foundation

The Dr. John E. Upledger Foundation was formed to raise awareness, support and treatment for CranioSacral Therapy. We hope you join us as we continue the legacy of giving to the CranioSacral Therapy community and those who benefit from the work. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. For more information on the foundation please visit www.upledger.org or donate to the Autism Fund.

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