Cranial & Craniosacral Techniques
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) — Upledger
Gentle therapeutic approach derived from Sutherland's cranial osteopathy, popularized by John Upledger, focused on releasing restrictions of the craniosacral system.
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Headaches & Migraines
Articles tagged "Headaches & Migraines"
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Structural & Somatic Approaches
Bowen Technique (Bowen Therapy)
Gentle Australian therapeutic approach developed by Tom Bowen, using precise rolling movements on muscles, tendons and fascia, followed by essential pauses to allow the nervous system to initiate self-healing.
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Cranial & Craniosacral Techniques
Cranial Osteopathy — Sutherland Approach
Osteopathic system developed by William Garner Sutherland based on rhythmic mobility of cranial bones, dura mater and sacrum within the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM).
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Cranial & Craniosacral Techniques
Membranous Techniques — Cranial Osteopathy
Set of cranial osteopathic techniques working directly on the reciprocal tension membranes (falx cerebri, falx cerebelli, tentorium cerebelli, diaphragma sellae) via precise bony contacts on the skull and sacrum, to normalize intracranial membranous tensions and restore the Primary Respiratory Mechanism.
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Oriental & Energy Massage
Shiatsu
Japanese finger pressure technique on meridians and acupressure points aimed at rebalancing the flow of vital energy (Ki) in the body according to Oriental medicine principles.
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Oriental & Energy Massage
Tuina (Tui Na) — Chinese Medical Massage
Form of medical massage derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine using pressure, friction, kneading and joint manipulations on meridians and acupuncture points to treat musculoskeletal and visceral conditions.
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Specific Systems
NUCCA and Atlas Orthogonal — Upper Cervical Techniques
Ultra-specific chiropractic approaches exclusively targeting the first cervical vertebra (atlas C1) to correct misalignments affecting the entire spine and central nervous system.
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Specific Systems
SOT — Sacro-Occipital Technique
Chiropractic approach developed by DeJarnette based on the relationship between the sacrum and occiput, using positioning blocks and dysfunction categories to treat the whole body.
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Adjustment Techniques
Toggle Recoil — Palmer Chiropractic Technique
Foundational chiropractic technique developed by Bartlett Joshua Palmer, son of chiropractic's founder, using a precise, rapid manual impulse (toggle) followed by immediate recoil of the hands, applied specifically to the atlas (C1) to correct upper cervical vertebral subluxation.
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