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CranioSacral Therapy for Pain Management in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and HSD

CranioSacral Therapy for Pain Management in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and HSD. Eloise Stager, CST-D, LMT CT Center for CranioSacral Therapy www.ctcranio.com ctcranio@gmail.com. Topics. Bio. Mom of three BA in Biology Previous Childbirth Educator & Doula LMT CST-D

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CranioSacral Therapy for Pain Management in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and HSD

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  1. CranioSacral Therapy for Pain Management in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and HSD Eloise Stager, CST-D, LMT CT Center for CranioSacral Therapywww.ctcranio.comctcranio@gmail.com

  2. Topics

  3. Bio • Mom of three • BA in Biology • Previous Childbirth Educator & Doula • LMT • CST-D • CT EDS Support Group Lead • Have CTD, EDS

  4. Topics

  5. What is CST? • Light Touch, Manual Therapy • Osteopathic Roots • Dr. John Upledger, Founder • Purpose-to facilitate the body’s innate healing process by releasing restrictions of the central nervous system. We follow the CranioSacral Rhythm.

  6. What is CST? • The CranioSacral Rhythm is the physiological response in the body to minute pressure fluctuations of cerebral spinal fluid circulation. • Normal Rate of about 6-10 cpm • Trained to feel CSR anywhere on the body • Can be slightly altered where there is dysfunction.

  7. Topics

  8. Pain Management#1 Issue • CST is a viable, gentle , non-pharmacological modality to manage pain. • It is not a substitute for your medical team, but is an excellent adjunct to your overall wellbeing.

  9. Pain Management • Headaches, concussion, post-concussion syndrome. • Neck Pain • Joint Pain • Injury & Surgical Recovery • Illness Recovery

  10. Pain Management • Addresses Connective Tissue Dysfunction/ Fascial Restrictions • Too tight or too loose • Addresses Joint Dysfunction • Addresses TMJ Dysfunction • Addresses Connective Tissue Dysfunction of Brain and Spinal Cord

  11. Pain Management • Reduces Adhesions • Reduces Inflammation • Improves Circulation • Improves Nutrient and Waste Transfer • Improves Structural Alignment = better nerve function.

  12. Pain Management • Improves Cerebral Spinal Fluid Circulation. • Helps Regulate ANS Function • Reduces Anxiety/Depression / Brain Fog • Improves Quality of Life and Sense of Overall Wellbeing

  13. Topics

  14. Typical SessionUnique for everyone, but we do have some standard protocols.

  15. Diaphragm Releases Reduces restrictions in areas of fascial intersections Reduces fascial drag of soft tissues and organs Reduces structural drag on spine Which improves NS Function

  16. Occipital Base Release Reduces compression of occiput and C1 (Atlas) Improves space for CSF Circulation Gently Mobilizes Spinal Dura Full technique not appropriate for people with Chiari, CCI, IH or Tethered Cord- Modifications are needed.

  17. Typical Session

  18. SacroIliac Release Restores Normal physiological movement of Sacrum Reduces Torsions (when sacrum torsions, dura* torsions) Improves neurological innervation Reduces SI Joint compression and dysfunction. Can relieve some symptoms of tethered cord, temporarily.

  19. Typical Session

  20. Cranial Decompression Frontal Parietal Sphenoid Temporal Improves intracranial circulation and exchange of waste, nutrients, oxygen, blood, csf by reducing restrictions and torsions of intracranial membrane system.

  21. Cranial Decompression Intracranial Membrane System supports the brain, cranial nerves, & vascular and ventrical structures. Due to life experiences, abnormal tension patterns can emerge within this connective tissue system. We are more prone to dysfunction, here, but CST helps facilitate normal function.

  22. Typical Session

  23. Spinal Dura Mobilization • Reduces Muscle Tension Along Spine • Increases CSF circulation to spinal cord • Reduces restrictions that may interfere with normal neurological function along spine.

  24. Spinal Dura Mobilization • Each vertebral segment has a pair of nerves which processes sensory and motor function. • If misaligned/subluxated, nerve function is impaired at the segment, and sometimes below and above as well.

  25. Typical Session

  26. TMJ Release Improves Function of TMJ Reduces Pain Can help in Dislocations / Subluxations Relaxes Overactive Muscles Can relax overstimulated trigeminal nerve.

  27. Any medical condition which would be worsened with slight intracranial pressure changes. • IH Un-shunted • Acute Stroke • Brain Tumors ( unless given clearance from Dr) • Aneurisms, perhaps tortuosities as well… • Ventrical blockages Contraindications

  28. Thank You! Questions? Find a Therapist: www.upledger.com

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