CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy is a treatment developed after extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University. Osteopathic physician John E. Upledger, a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics developed this gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of the craniosacral system.

Using a soft touch, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, resulting in effective treatment of many conditions, including chronic fatigue, chronic neck pain, chronic back pain, scoliosis, TMJ, and more. CranioSacral Therapy has also been used in stress management.

Contact Us to learn more about how CranioSacral Therapy can be of benefit to you.
 

What is CranioSacral Therapy?

The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, or tailbone area.

Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. These problems could include chronic back pain, eye difficulties, scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments, chronic neck pain, learning disabilities, chronic fatigue, and other health challenges.

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate negative effects of stress on your central nervous system.

How can CranioSacral Therapy benefit me?

CranioSacral Therapy strengthens your body’s ability to take better care of you. It helps alleviate a range of illness, pain and dysfunction including:

• Headaches and Migrane Headaches
• Chronic Neck Pain and Chronic Back Pain
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Stress and Tension Related Problems
• Infantile Disorders
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Chronic Fatigue
• Scoliosis
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Emotional Difficulties
• TMJ
• Learning Disabilities
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Orthopedic Problems
• And much more, including stress management for tension-related problems

How is CranioSacral Therapy performed?

Using a light touch, generally no more than the weight of a nickel, the practitioner monitors the rhythm of the craniosacral system to detect potential restrictions and imbalances. The therapist then uses delicate manual techniques to release those problem areas and relieve undue pressure on the brain and spinal cord.

At Ewer Specific Chiropractic, CranioSacral Therapy is provided by Judy K Schafer, CMT.

Through both massage & CranioSacral Therapies, Judy helps patients alleviate a range of illness, pain, and dysfunction including: 

• Headaches and Migrane Headache
• Chronic Neck Pain and Chronic Back Pain
• TMJ
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Chronic Fatigue
• Scoliosis
• Stress Management for Tension-Related Problems

The information on this page was provided by The Upledger Institute, Inc.

Our Service Area

Our office is located in Oakley Park Plaza in Greensburg PA, convenient to Westmoreland Mall.  Many of our clients come from Greensburg, Latrobe, Ligonier, Irwin, Jeannette, New Alexandria, Mount Pleasant and throughout Westmoreland County.

We also have clients that come from greater distances like  McKeesport, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Blairsville, Indiana, Connellsville, Uniontown, Smithton, Belle Vernon, Washington, Monessen, Beaver Falls, Butler, Cranberry, Monroeville, and throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.

We even have clients who travel all the way from Ohio for specific chiropractic care.