Unresolved trauma from childhood may become a state of chronic stress and emotional fatigue in adulthood. Physical symptoms related to chronic stress and emotional fatigue may include anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, muscle pain and spasm, digestive upset, and sleeping difficulties. Some types of body work have been shown to be helpful for these chronic symptoms including CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki.
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was developed by John E. Upledger, an osteopathic physician and clinical researcher at Michigan State University. CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the craniosacral system – a physiologic system comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that protect the brain and spinal cord. Using a very light touch, 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 may bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
- Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Chronic Fatigue
- Emotional Difficulties
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Immune Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the client’s body by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the body and restore physical and emotional well-being.
Reiki treats the whole person, creating beneficial effects that include feelings of peace and deep relaxation. It is a simple, natural and safe method for helping with any condition that may benefit from a relaxation response and the application of energetic touch including:
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety and depression
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Reduce symptoms of stress
- Improved sense of well-being
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Disclaimer: Please note that integrative body therapies including CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease and are not a substitute for professional medical care.