Re: re: Re-tethered

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Kathy,

That's a very good point indeed - and to mention further any time one of us is

considering the use and incorporation of alternative therapy -- it should be

throughly researched - and if there's any doubt as to the safety - in this case

with Chiari Malformation - this may not be safe - it's always best to consult

one's doctor/health care professional/advocate. Because above all safety and

well being of our health comes first. --

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> CST is not always necessarily safe for us - my nsg would not allow my PT to

> do any type of CST on me because of the Chiari. He had an experience(s)

> where it opened up a passage in the cervical region and the Chiari

> herniation caused a larger blockage. The PT I had was fantastic too. She

> had extensive training and background with Cranio Sacral Therapy.

>

> I have no idea if data/research backs this claim up; however, this nsg was

> not in the least bit over-bearing or a worry wart - he's the one that told

> me to do anything I wanted including riding roller coasters.

>

> Kathy

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> re: Re-tethered

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> Clements: I am by no means an expert on CT therapy but this is my

> understanding of it and experience with it.....Cranio Sacral therapy is an

> " energy " modality. If the therapist said she felt a release that typically

> means she felt an energy blockage release (often brought about by having a

> birth defect along with surgeries on top of it) bringing more energy flow

> up and down the spine and improving csf flow. I was not in the room so I do

> not know but the treatments I had were not even hands on or if so barely

> touching the body. I seriously doubt that a CS treatment would cause harm.

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> I have had CST done many times over the years -- both when I've been younger

> and recently. As commented above -- CST involves energy release

> work having to do with flow of energy within your spinal column itself --

> the majority of CST therapists I've worked with have mostly done " hands off

> work " and when they have layed on their hands it's been nothing more than

> gentle massage like touch -- nothing forced. There are those therapists who

> also do " osteopathic manipulation " and well that's a whole nother story all

> together .. and I would not recommend that .. as it can do harm to the

> spinal column and vertebrae. Therapeutic touch, Reiki, Accupuncture, massage

> and cranial sacral therapy (CST) are all safe forms of body work -- if done

> by knowledgable, experienced practionner. When looking for a practionner I

> strongly recommend interviewing them before hand and asking whether or not

> they're experienced in neurological/spinal disorders & injuries -- b/c some

> of them may not be. It's always good to also ask around .. who have other

> people in your area/community seen & worked with .. never hurts to ask.

>

> As far as this causing him further injury -- I'm not sure .. I'm not a

> doctor .. but it's highly doubtful this is what caused your grandson's pain

> and inability to walk. I have had CST done and had it cause such a

> theraupeutic energy release that I haven't felt well the next day .. as

> there was an " energy " blockage she cleared that also caused an emotional

> release. There have been studies done where-in Reiki, CST has been

> corrolated with spinal injuries harboring emotional energy -- and after

> Reiki/CST has been done -- over the course of several weeks of treatment --

> it has healed the emotional scars left by spinal injuries -- and healed the

> patient on emotional, psychological and physical levels -- as Reiki and CST

> work on the holistic model of health - versus the traditional western model

> where in doctors only focus on treating the physical " injury/problem. " I'd

> recommend speaking with the practionner who worked with your grandson and

> ask them what they found when working with him .. what type of energy did

> they pick up? Did they notice anything that was causing a " blockage " .. I'm

> sure they'd be happy to discuss this with you and your daughter.

>

> I realize this has caused worry -- but I really do not think it was the CST

> .. I'm not 100% stating this as like said .. we were not present

> at the time of the session and we here on this list are not doctors .. if

> your grandson also wears leg braces and this was his 3rd de-tethering

> recently .. it's more likely the recent surgery caused delayed nerve damage

> or neuropathy (nerve pain) .. as this is known to cause severe leg pain ..

> if he has pain shooting down his legs there could be a pinched nerve in

> sacral area of his spine. As I myself has sacral nerve pain on my left side

> that shoots all the way down to my foot. Please keep us informed .. I hope

> your grandson is feeling better! -- Feel free to also write me off list if

> you have more specific questions or concerns. Be well .. Namaste,

> (Co-owner & Group moderator: emaher1916@...

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