CranioStructural Integration Workshop
CSI: Universal Compensatory Pattern Corrections
The typical human body is asymmetrical in both structure and function. Contributing significantly to these asymmetries is the body’s patterns of musculoskeletal compensation for the presence of two chronic cranial distortion patterns: Right Torsion and Left Lateral Strain. These cranial patterns, and the patterns of musculoskeletal compensation they produce, are collectively referred to as The Universal Compensatory Patterns in CranioSomatic Therapy. These patterns appear to result from a retained primitive reflex, the Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) (see The Universal Compensatory Patterns) (Link).
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The musculoskeletal compensatory patterns produced by the Right Torsion and Left Lateral Strain include a functional short leg, lateral tipping of the sacrum to the right in the coronal plane, and a compensatory spinal rotational scoliosis with four opposing curves. The lumbar curve is convex to the right with a right rotation of the lumbar vertebrae. The Left Lateral Strain pattern produces a shearing of both the cranium and the pelvis in the horizontal plane, with the left side moving anterior and the right side moving posterior.
Manual muscle testing in the supine and prone positions generally reveals a global imbalance in the function of paired muscles, with one testing strong (facilitated) and the other testing weak (inhibited). This applies to all muscles: flexors, extensors, adductors, abductors, internal rotators, and external rotators. Other applied kinesiology evaluation procedures (Challenge and Therapy Localization) can be used to demonstrate that paired muscles of mastication and eye movements are also involved in this global muscular imbalance.
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The cranial treatment procedures presented in CranioStructural Integration (CSI), the third workshop in our CranioSomatic Therapy series, immediately remove the chronic cranial distortion patterns and their associated patterns of musculoskeletal compensation by releasing the soft-tissue holding elements that are limiting cranial motion and perpetuating both the cranial patterns and their related compensatory musculoskeletal patterns. These procedures also eliminate the retained ATNR.
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The resolution of the Right Torsion and Left Lateral Strain patterns requires the application of new concepts and treatment procedures. These procedures include the use of adequate force (a pound or more for some releases), and a handhold capable of applying and maintaining the forces needed to release the cranial soft-tissue holding elements and realign the osseous cranial structures. These treatment procedures can be performed in one or two sessions. They produce long-term results and do not need to be repeated.
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After the retained ATNR is eliminated, it becomes apparent that two other retained primitive reflexes that result in global musculoskeletal compensation patterns are present. The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) and the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) are both affected by movements of the head. These are also removed by CSI procedures. Their inhibitory effects on muscle function, produced by EMF, such as cell phones, ‘smart’ watches, and other EMF sources are also typically eliminated or diminished by the CSI procedures.
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CranioStructural Integration is a cranial approach to treating chronic musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. The concepts and treatment procedures presented in CSI are unique. The CSI techniques produce immediate and predictable improvements in musculoskeletal function, which can be demonstrated by manual muscle testing, palpation, observation, and/or ROM evaluations. These improvements in muscle function and posture also result in a reduction of pain and other symptoms and can facilitate improvements in athletic performance.
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The CSI workshop builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the prerequisite workshops, and on the subsequent experience participants have developed in practical clinical application of those techniques. In addition to developing the skills to treat their own patients, all participants experience the benefits of CSI firsthand as recipients of the procedures in the workshop setting.
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At the Completion Of The Workshop Participants Will Be Able To:
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Use manual muscle testing, therapy localization, challenge, and other evaluation procedures to identify the chronic musculoskeletal compensations associated with the Universal Pattern (cranial Right Torsion and Left Lateral Strain patterns).
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Apply CSI techniques to release the chronic Right Torsion and Left Lateral Strain cranial patterns.
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Identify that the retained ATNR, STNR, and TLR patterns have been eliminated.
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Confirm somatic treatment outcomes after treatment using AK procedures.
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Evaluate the somatic effects of several environmental factors (e.g., shoes, glasses) that can adversely affect musculoskeletal function and posture.
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Describe how patients can evaluate and /or modify factors in their environment to resolve or avoid adverse effects perpetuated by specific ergonomic or environmental factors.
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2-day workshop. 16 CE hours.
Prerequisites: CSF-1 & CSF-2
Early $445. Regular $495.
Purchase of 2 or more workshops at the same time provides an additional discount
Background:
The SB patterns presented in CSF-2 are functional patterns that are compensatory to spinal and pelvic distortions from physical activities, stress, or other factors in our environment. They may be transient and self-correct but, if they do require treatment, they can typically be quickly corrected by either the cranial ROM procedures presented in CSF-2 or by the pelvic blocking procedures presented in Clinical Integration-1(our fourth workshop). On the other hand, the chronic SB Right Torsion and SB Left Lateral Strain patterns, and their compensatory neuromusculoskeletal patterns are pseudo-structural and difficult to correct; eliminating these chronic patterns requires the special concepts and treatment procedures taught in CSI.
