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Osteopathy-
cranial and visceral
RSU RFF 34.gr.
Zane Rokalne
2010
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Cranial Osteop athy
A refined and subtle type of treatment
that encourages the release of stresses
and tensions throughout the body,including the head.
Cranial osteopaths- trained to feel a very
subtle, rhythmical shape change that ispresent in all body tissues. This is called
Involuntary Motion or the Cranial Rhythm.
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Cranial osteop athy:
The Craniosacral System
Benefits for all ages
A Typical Session
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Most impor t ant aim-
treating the whole person not just the
condition!
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The Cranios ac ral Syst em Consists of membranes and
fluid.
Functions- surrounding,
supporting the brain and spinalcord.
Craniosacral rhythm- the fillingand draining of membranes andfluid that creates gentle,
rhythmic, expanding andcontracting movements that canbe felt anywhere in the body (6-12x/min.).
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Benef its f or all ages Migraine headaches
Chronic neck and back pain
Motor-coordination
impairments Colic
Autism
CNS disorders
Orthopedic problems
Traumatic brain and spinalcord injuries
Scoliosis
Infantile disorders (crying,colic, sleeping and feedingdifficulties)
Learning disabilities
Chronic fatigue
Emotional difficulties
Stress and tension-relatedproblems
Fibromyalgia and other connective-tissue disorders
Temporomandibular jointsyndrome
Neurovascular or immunedisorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-surgical dysfunction
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A ty pic al s ess ion
Anamneses (child's symptoms and general health)
Assessament of posture and movements
Correction of pain sources and dysfunction,using gentle manipulative techniques
(Most people find the sessions to be deeply
relaxing. After- greater clarity, peacefulness
and insight along with positive change in their physical symptoms)
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Visc eral ost eopat h y
Based on the specific placement of softmanual forces to encourage the normal
mobility, tone and motion of the visceraand their connective tissues.
The gentle manipulations can potentiallyimprove the functioning of individual
organs, the systems the organs functionwithin, and the structural integrity of theentire body.
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Us ed f or : Swallowing difficulties
Digestive problems
Headaches
Incontinence
Back and neck pain
Shoulder and hip pain
Carpal tunnel and other repetitive straininjuries
Whiplash and other physical trauma
a.o.
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Exampl
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Summar y
The most important aim of ostheopathy-treating the whole person not just thecondition!
Cranial osteopathy- a refined and subtle typeof treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body.
Visceral osteopathy- improvement of the
functioning of individual organs, the systemsthe organs function within, and the structuralintegrity of the entire body.
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Thank y ou f or y our att ent ion!