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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

es 

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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!