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Cranial sacral system

made up of brain and spinal cord, meningeal membranes, cerebrospinal fluid, the bones

osteopathic theory

brain has contractile capacity

upledger theory

cranial movement is based of the rise and fall of cerebrospinal fluid

energetic theory

most ancient rhythm in our bodies. we crawled out of the sea with rhythm intact

4 characteristics of cranial rhythm

symmetry, quality, amplitude, rate

CV4

produces a calming effect, releases minor restrictions and stress

contraindications for CV4

infacnts, kids under 9, cerebral aneurysm, recent stroke

membrane system

falx cerebri, tentorium cerebelli, falx cerebelli, dural tube

falx cerebri

attaches to ethmoid and frontal bones. seperates right and left hemispheres

tentorium cerebelli

supports the weight of the brain and suspends above the brain stem

falx cerebelli

attaches to foramen magnum and then blends intot he meninges of the dural tube

dural tube

attaches to foramen magum, c2,c3 and 2nd sacral segment. creates a physical and energetic relationship b/w the occiput and sacrum. spinal nerve exits through the dura

4 concepts 2 working with fasica

single system, fascial fibers run vertically, some locations have dense collection of horizontal fibers, is very mobile

benefits 2 diaphragm area

enhances CR, enhances respiratory and organ function, enhances efficiency of cranial tech., prolongs benefits after session

fasica

connective tissue, covers bones and nerves and organs, supports+isolates+lubericates body, dysfunction in 1 area can be conveyed elsewhere

signs of restrictions releasing

heat, fluid releasing, softening, body movements,body relaxing, swallowing, breathing changes, theraputic pulse, REM, SER

contraindictions

acute intracranial hemorrhange, intracranial aneurysms, recent skull fractures, severe grand mal seizures, recent strokes, kids under 9

occpitial bone (master bone)

location: posterior base of cranium articulations: parietals, temporals, sphenoid, atlas, falx cerebelli, falx cerebri, tentorium cerebelli characteristics: flexibility in life, being able to give + receive love and support

Occipital bone cont'd

indictions: tension HA, whiplash, head/neck trauma, shoulder pain, low back pain

3 nerves associate w/ occiput

cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal), X (vagus), XI (accessory)

Cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal)

controls sensation, taste on tongue, and tympanic membrane

Cranial nerve X (Vagus)

associated w/ muscles of pharynx and larynx, aids in swallowing, digestion and bowel function

Cranial nerve XI (accessory)

provides motor coordination for traps and sternocleidomastoid

frontal bone

location: anterior part of cranium; forms part of forehead and eye socket articulations: parietals, zygomae, sphenoid, maxilla, ethmoid, falx cerebri characteristics: higher level of concentration, higher intelligence, wisdom to see and accept change

frontal bone cont'd

indications: over thinking/worrying (esp. PM), helps focus thought, whiplash, HA, facial work

parietal bones

location: superior + lateral aspects of skill articulations: occiput, frontal, temporal, sphenoid, falx cerebri characteristics: aspirations vs. depression indictions: depression, hopelessness, lack of joy, SAD syndrome

temproal bones

location: sides (inferior) + base of skull articulations: parietals, occiput, sphenoid, zygomaes, mandible, the "tent" Characteristics: balance of life, house teh structure for hearing and balance indications: inner ear probs., vertigo, tinnitus, ADD

temporal bones cont'd

movement: flexion-lateral, extension-medial; many key muscles attach (SCM, longissmus capitis, splenius capitis

mandible

location: jaw articulations: temporal bon via the articular disk of TMJ characteristics: expression of emotion, listening, not understanding, cant get pt. across indications: tinnitus, HA, structural probs., digestion probs, TMJD

mandible cont'd

movement: flexion-jaw drops down, extension- jaw closes up; clenching- happens during day, broxism- happens at night

TMJ anatomy

sllipsoid joint which allows for movement in different planes; 90% of people seeking tx are women in childbearing yrs.

sphenoid (master bone, central bone)

location: anterior + inferior base of cranium articulations: all bones of cranium, the zygomae + tent at clinoid process characteristics: perception +inner seeing, seeing things w/ clarity + objectivity indications: ADD/ADHD, epliepsy, HA, vision probs

sphenoid bone cont'd

movement: flexion-anterior/interior, extension-posterior/superior

zygomae bone

location: superior +lateral aspects of viscerocranium "cheekbones" articulations: sphenoid, maxillae, frontal +temporal bones characteristics: pride in apperance, strengeth + protection indications: sinus probs, stress, impact (physical blow), TMJD

ehtmoid bone

location: top of nose, b/w 2 orbits of eyes, anterior to sphenoid articulations: frontal, sphenoid, maxillae + nasal bones. The falx @ the crista galli characteristics: perception + intuition, seeing the way ahead, seeing options, feeling hopeful

ethmoid bone cont'd

indications: sinus probs, hopelessness, depresion, spiritual trauma, lack of inner clarity; houses 4 sinus; helps humdify + heat air inhaled; cranial + facial bone movement: complicated

sacrum (master bone)

location: most distal end of spinal collumn, b/w the 2 ilium articulations: L5, ilia, coccyx characteristics: stability:security +safety, spirituality:home of the root, soul, sensuality, sexuality:comfortable w/ 1's gender

sacrum cont'd

indications: law back pain; hip, knee, leg pain; HA; whiplash; sinus probs.; emotional trauma; grounding

chakra 1 (root)

base of spine, red, tribal connections

chakra 2 (spleen/ pelvic)

below naval, orange, balance in relationships

chakra 3 (solar plexus)

b/w heat + naval, yellow, personal power

chakra 4 (sternum)

sternum, green, unconditional love

chakra 5 (throat)

larynx (neck), blue, expression/choice