Craniosacral therapy with horses
Craniosacral therapy was developed by John E. Upledger DO, OMM, osteopathic physician and surgeon.
Craniosacral therapy originated from osteopathy. This does not treat the symptoms of the disease itself, but the entire body. In this way we look for the cause and we do not only treat the complaints.
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The craniosacral system includes the brain, spinal cord, dura mater, and craniosacral fluid. The skull, spine and sacrum protect the whole. Within this system is also the nervous system. Our entire body contains connective tissue, which connects everything together. Every nerve, every organ, every blood vessel is lined with connective tissue that is a binding factor in our body. It protects, provides support and keeps all parts together and separated from each other.
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Deep inside the brain is a pop system that regulates the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid. The bones of the skull expand and the vertebrae are slightly pushed apart, after which the sacrum rotates downwards, upwards and inwards. It is a kind of wave that expands and contracts and can be felt all over the body.
This rhythm is called 'the breathing of our nervous system' and is the third primary life function of our body, next to the heartbeat and breathing. This system controls everything that happens in our body.
Craniosacral therapy invites the body to function as well as possible and is intended to stimulate the self-healing capacity of the body.
A light pressure is exerted on this system, which invites the body to relax and to create space again so that functions can improve. The complaints that are treated with this therapy are very diverse.
In addition to physical limitations, craniosacral therapy also focuses on psycho-emotional complaints. Deep relaxation and rest are often accompanied by emotional releases.
Both humans and horses are constantly influenced by various external influences, which can cause certain forms of stress. Think of wrong food, environment, work, traffic…
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With horses we can also think of feeding, stabling, rearing, training, hoof and dental care, ...
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All of this reflects stress in the body at some level. Stress affects our microcirculation which directly affects our muscles, tissues and organs. This therapy works on this and brings everything back to rest.