CST

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I had CST by an Upledger trained therapist back in about 2001 to release

my hip from my sacrum, release tight aductors, and release my rock hard

right calf muscles. I called her Miss Magic Fingers. A few years later

my hip locked up again. Miss Magic Fingers left to work for the VA but

my doc found me another CST therapist and he released my hip in 20 min.

No hip problems since.

Rick

JBobin said the following on 8/23/2010 11:37 AM:

> The Upledger Institute was named for the guy who invented CST. Here is a

> description from Upledger's website about CST:

>

> CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician E.

> Upledger<http://upledger.com/content.asp?id=5>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:

>

> - Migraine Headaches

> - Chronic Neck and Back Pain

> - Motor-Coordination Impairments

> - Colic

> - Autism

> - Central Nervous System Disorders

> - Orthopedic Problems

> - Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

> - Scoliosis

> - Infantile Disorders

> - Learning Disabilities

> - Chronic Fatigue

> - Emotional Difficulties

> - Stress and Tension-Related Problems

> - Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders

> - Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

> - Neurovascular or Immune Disorders

> - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

> - Post-Surgical Dysfunction

>

> SER is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on the principles of

> CranioSacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects

> of trauma. SERI offers applications designed to enhance results using CST

> and other complementary therapies.

>

> - Assess and mobilize the Avenue of Expression working through more than

> 10 different body components, including the thoracic inlet, hard palate and

> hyoglossal tissues.

> - Locate and release Energy Cysts.

> - Release suppressed emotions that may be inhibiting complete structural

> releases.

> - Refine listening and comprehension skills.

> - Improve palpation and whole-body evaluation skills.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think I was getting this confused with active release therapy (ART). I'm

thinking these are not the same thing now.

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To: tetheredspinalcord

Sent: Thu, March 17, 2011 6:10:39 AM

Subject: CST

Just wanted to add a small warning and this comes from an experience quite a

while ago and not sure if it was anecdotal - so please keep that in mind when

reading:

After my second (third?) surgery I had PT. She wanted to try CST to see if she

could help my spinal fluid headaches, but because of the Chiari she called my

nsg to make sure he thought it would be ok. To my surprise, he said absolutely

not - there was a risk that the CST would move things ever so slightly which

could make the herniation worse. This nsg is very mainstream and I was shocked

that he felt that it would carry any risks and believed in it's effects to that

end.

We went ahead and tried it anyway because nothing was helping these head pains -

I lucked out in that she was very well trained and stayed away from the bones

that had risk attached. It did help the spinal fluid headaches while I attended

PT though (they returned a couple of months later).

Just a caution that if you do have Chiari - ask to assure it's safe for you. It

may now be known that it doesn't make Chiari worse, but just in case ...

Kathy

RE: CST

I think it just depends on the insurance. I actually had a workers comp

insurance cover it for me after a thoracic injury. I was shocked! It was done by

a PT though, maybe thats why. Anyway, I was glad I got it and I found it very

helpful

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>>I had CST by an Upledger trained therapist back in about 2001 to release

>>my hip from my sacrum, release tight aductors, and release my rock hard

>>right calf muscles. I called her Miss Magic Fingers. A few years later

>>my hip locked up again. Miss Magic Fingers left to work for the VA but

>>my doc found me another CST therapist and he released my hip in 20 min.

>>No hip problems since.

>>

>>Rick

>>

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>>JBobin said the following on 8/23/2010 11:37 AM:

>>> The Upledger Institute was named for the guy who invented CST. Here is a

>>> description from Upledger's website about CST:

>>>

>>> CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician E.

>>> Upledger<http://upledger.com/content.asp?id=5>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:

>>>

>>> - Migraine Headaches

>>> - Chronic Neck and Back Pain

>>> - Motor-Coordination Impairments

>>> - Colic

>>> - Autism

>>> - Central Nervous System Disorders

>>> - Orthopedic Problems

>>> - Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

>>> - Scoliosis

>>> - Infantile Disorders

>>> - Learning Disabilities

>>> - Chronic Fatigue

>>> - Emotional Difficulties

>>> - Stress and Tension-Related Problems

>>> - Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders

>>> - Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

>>> - Neurovascular or Immune Disorders

>>> - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

>>> - Post-Surgical Dysfunction

>>>

>>> SER is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on the principles of

>>> CranioSacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects

>>> of trauma. SERI offers applications designed to enhance results using CST

>>> and other complementary therapies.

>>>

>>> - Assess and mobilize the Avenue of Expression working through more than

>>> 10 different body components, including the thoracic inlet, hard palate and

>>> hyoglossal tissues.

>>> - Locate and release Energy Cysts.

>>> - Release suppressed emotions that may be inhibiting complete structural

>>> releases.

>>> - Refine listening and comprehension skills.

>>> - Improve palpation and whole-body evaluation skills.

>>>

>>>

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[Guest guest]

Wow! I am really surprised that your PT went ahead and did that treatment even

though your nsg said absolutely no. She could have lost her license for that

especially if anything had gone wrong with you. Thank goodness it helped, but

very risky treatment from your PT.

RE: CST

I think it just depends on the insurance. I actually had a workers comp

insurance cover it for me after a thoracic injury. I was shocked! It was done by

a PT though, maybe thats why. Anyway, I was glad I got it and I found it very

helpful

>

>>I had CST by an Upledger trained therapist back in about 2001 to release

>>my hip from my sacrum, release tight aductors, and release my rock hard

>>right calf muscles. I called her Miss Magic Fingers. A few years later

>>my hip locked up again. Miss Magic Fingers left to work for the VA but

>>my doc found me another CST therapist and he released my hip in 20 min.

>>No hip problems since.

>>

>>Rick

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>>JBobin said the following on 8/23/2010 11:37 AM:

>>> The Upledger Institute was named for the guy who invented CST. Here is a

>>> description from Upledger's website about CST:

>>>

>>> CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician E.

>>> Upledger<http://upledger.com/content.asp?id=5>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:

>>>

>>> - Migraine Headaches

>>> - Chronic Neck and Back Pain

>>> - Motor-Coordination Impairments

>>> - Colic

>>> - Autism

>>> - Central Nervous System Disorders

>>> - Orthopedic Problems

>>> - Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

>>> - Scoliosis

>>> - Infantile Disorders

>>> - Learning Disabilities

>>> - Chronic Fatigue

>>> - Emotional Difficulties

>>> - Stress and Tension-Related Problems

>>> - Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders

>>> - Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

>>> - Neurovascular or Immune Disorders

>>> - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

>>> - Post-Surgical Dysfunction

>>>

>>> SER is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on the principles of

>>> CranioSacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects

>>> of trauma. SERI offers applications designed to enhance results using CST

>>> and other complementary therapies.

>>>

>>> - Assess and mobilize the Avenue of Expression working through more than

>>> 10 different body components, including the thoracic inlet, hard palate

and

>>> hyoglossal tissues.

>>> - Locate and release Energy Cysts.

>>> - Release suppressed emotions that may be inhibiting complete structural

>>> releases.

>>> - Refine listening and comprehension skills.

>>> - Improve palpation and whole-body evaluation skills.

>>>

>>>

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[Guest guest]

She was fantastic. We both agreed to keep it quiet - she was completely about

the patient and it was my third time seeing her for help. She truly was the

most well-versed PT I've met.

RE: CST

I think it just depends on the insurance. I actually had a workers comp

insurance cover it for me after a thoracic injury. I was shocked! It was done by

a PT though, maybe thats why. Anyway, I was glad I got it and I found it very

helpful

>

>>I had CST by an Upledger trained therapist back in about 2001 to release

>>my hip from my sacrum, release tight aductors, and release my rock hard

>>right calf muscles. I called her Miss Magic Fingers. A few years later

>>my hip locked up again. Miss Magic Fingers left to work for the VA but

>>my doc found me another CST therapist and he released my hip in 20 min.

>>No hip problems since.

>>

>>Rick

>>

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>>JBobin said the following on 8/23/2010 11:37 AM:

>>> The Upledger Institute was named for the guy who invented CST. Here is a

>>> description from Upledger's website about CST:

>>>

>>> CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician E.

>>> Upledger<http://upledger.com/content.asp?id=5>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:

>>>

>>> - Migraine Headaches

>>> - Chronic Neck and Back Pain

>>> - Motor-Coordination Impairments

>>> - Colic

>>> - Autism

>>> - Central Nervous System Disorders

>>> - Orthopedic Problems

>>> - Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

>>> - Scoliosis

>>> - Infantile Disorders

>>> - Learning Disabilities

>>> - Chronic Fatigue

>>> - Emotional Difficulties

>>> - Stress and Tension-Related Problems

>>> - Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders

>>> - Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

>>> - Neurovascular or Immune Disorders

>>> - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

>>> - Post-Surgical Dysfunction

>>>

>>> SER is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on the principles of

>>> CranioSacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects

>>> of trauma. SERI offers applications designed to enhance results using CST

>>> and other complementary therapies.

>>>

>>> - Assess and mobilize the Avenue of Expression working through more than

>>> 10 different body components, including the thoracic inlet, hard palate

and

>>> hyoglossal tissues.

>>> - Locate and release Energy Cysts.

>>> - Release suppressed emotions that may be inhibiting complete structural

>>> releases.

>>> - Refine listening and comprehension skills.

>>> - Improve palpation and whole-body evaluation skills.

>>>

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[Guest guest]

Dybowski said the following on 3/16/2011 5:10 AM:

> Rick, I am having major hip problems. Everything is tight and I have knots all

the time.

> Would this work for me? What do you think?

> Also what do I ask for if it would?

>

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I think it is worth a try. If you are currently doing PT, ask him/her if

they are trained in CST and if any other PT's within that organization

are trained. If you are not in PT you can ask your doctor to prescribe

PT for your hip. It most likely would do no good to ask your doctor if

the PT he/she is referring you to is trained in CST because he/she

probably doesnt know or care. If you have a physiatrist (doctor trained

in physical medicine and rehabilitation), he/she will know about CST and

be able to make recommendations. Also many massage therapists are now

trained in CST. Then the CST will know exactly what to do. Initially it

took 3 months CST 3 x week for an hour each visit to finally get relief,

so do not expect a miracle the first treatment.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Dybowski said the following on 3/16/2011 9:09 AM:

> Dee,

> Worth a try for sure. Who would you ask for a referral? Is this typically

covered by insurance?

>

CST is not typically covered by insurance. If you are getting PT paid by

insurance, they will know to code it 'manual therapy' or something of

that nature.

Rick