顱薦椎治療CranioSacral Therapy
在人體內幾乎沒有構造能像腦和脊髓構成的中樞神經系統一樣,能夠超過原本功能去影響身體使其運作適當。也幾乎沒有哪個系統像是包圍和保護它們的膜和液體,會對大腦和脊髓造成的許多影響 --這就是顱薦系統。
Few structures in the human body have as much influence over its ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that comprise the central nervous system. And few systems have as much impact on the brain and spinal cord as them embranes and fluid that surround and protect them —the craniosacral system.
在人體內幾乎沒有構造能像腦和脊髓構成的中樞神經系統一樣,能夠超過原本功能去影響身體使其運作適當。也幾乎沒有哪個系統像是包圍和保護它們的膜和液體,會對大腦和脊髓造成的許多影響 --這就是顱薦系統。
Every day the body endures stresses and strains and the structures compensate. Unfortunately, these compensations can cause fascia to tighten and distort the craniosacral system, which in turn can put pressure on the brain and spinal cord. The result? A barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system — and potentially every other system with which it interacts.
每天身體都要承受壓力和扭轉,而身體結構會產生代償。不幸的是,這些代償可能導致筋膜緊繃並扭曲顱薦系統,進而造成腦和脊髓的壓力。這個結果造成中樞神經系統的健康表現出現障礙,也潛在地影響每個和它交互作用的系統。
Nearly 30 years ago, osteopathic physician John E. Upledger developed a set of gentle techniques to release those restrictions and imbalances. After years of university research and testing, he named his new method CranioSacral Therapy (CST).
近30年前,骨病學醫師 John E. Upledger 發展了一套溫和的技巧手法來釋放這些身體的限制和不平衡。經過多年的大學研究和試驗,他命名他的新方法為顱薦治療。
Practitioners use a soft touch — roughly the weight of a nickel — to evaluate the craniosacral system. Specific techniques are then used to release any restrictions or imbalances they find, creating the best possible environment for the brain and spinal cord. This naturally helps eliminate the negative effects of stress, strengthens resistance to disease, and enhances overall health and well-being.
治療者用柔軟的觸感(相當於一個鎳幣重的重量) – 用來評估顱薦系統。使用特定的技術來釋放他們發現的限制或不平衡,提供給腦和脊髓盡可能最佳的環境。自然地, 這有助於消除壓力的負面影響,增強對疾病的抵抗力,並增強整體健康和福祉。
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Because CST works to improve central nervous system function, it can be a beneficial adjunctive therapy for those clients with neurological involvement, particularly children. One of CST’s principal benefits is its ability to reverse the effects of stress by providing conditions in which the central nervous system can rest and rejuvenate. Examples of such stress-related problems include insomnia, chronic fatigue, migraine headaches, poor digestion, anxiety and TMJ syndrome.
因為CST致力於改善中樞神經系統的功能,它對於有神經系統疾病患者是一個有效的輔助治療,特別是兒童。CST的主要好處之一是讓中樞神經系統可以休息和復原,來逆轉壓力的影響。壓力相關問題的例子包括失眠,慢性疲勞,偏頭痛,消化不良,焦慮和顳顎關節症候群。
CST also helps patients suffering from chronic symptoms that have not been relieved by allopathic approaches. These conditions include traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, whiplash sequelae, motor-coordination impairments, chronic neck and back pain, scoliosis, emotional difficulties, learning disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder, orthopedic problems and many other conditions.
CST也可以幫助有慢性症狀卻無法經由對症療法減輕痛苦的患者們。這些狀況包括外傷性腦部和脊髓損傷,鞭甩症候群(頸椎過度屈伸症候群),動作協調障礙,慢性頸部和背部疼痛,脊柱側彎,情緒失調,學習障礙,創傷後壓力症候群,骨科問題和許多其他相關情形。