CRANIO-SACRAL THERAPY in DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS
Cranio-Sacral Therapy has a variety of uses alongside Dentistry and Orthodontics.
The way the jaw develops in childhood is hugely influenced by the function of the cranial bones and the body’s postural alignment. Retained moulding of the face and skull bones and position of the head and neck from birth can effect the growth and developmental balance of the Head and jaw and hence positioning of the teeth.
Hence Bad Postural Alignment can lead to orthodontic problems.
Often the mandible and occipital base are depressed/misaligned in the birth process itself or/and in falls or accidents.
Dysfunction of the face and top of neck C1 C2 can lead to malocclusion, and craniofacial pain syndromes like TMJ dysfunction. (tempro-mandibular joint dysfunction)
CranioSacral Therapy has a defined role in treating the causes of these problems. This when combined with skilful Orthopaedic Orthodontic treatment from a Good Dentist can optimise teeth position working with the function of the cranial bones and body as a whole. This can make the process quicker and avoid possible side effects.
This is a complex area and is best to speak Robert Ennis for more detailed information.
Other areas where CranioSacral therapy can help with dentistry is when dental appliances and cross and bridge work are causing headache or jaw pain – CranioSacral therapy can help the body adapt quickly to these appliances.
CranioSacral Treatment is a non-invasive non-manipulative treatment using the lightest of touches starting at only about five to ten grams. It takes years of training before a CranioSacral Therapist has learned enough skills to treat clients effectively.
The way the jaw develops in childhood is hugely influenced by the function of the cranial bones and the body’s postural alignment. Retained moulding of the face and skull bones and position of the head and neck from birth can effect the growth and developmental balance of the Head and jaw and hence positioning of the teeth.
Hence Bad Postural Alignment can lead to orthodontic problems.
Often the mandible and occipital base are depressed/misaligned in the birth process itself or/and in falls or accidents.
Dysfunction of the face and top of neck C1 C2 can lead to malocclusion, and craniofacial pain syndromes like TMJ dysfunction. (tempro-mandibular joint dysfunction)
CranioSacral Therapy has a defined role in treating the causes of these problems. This when combined with skilful Orthopaedic Orthodontic treatment from a Good Dentist can optimise teeth position working with the function of the cranial bones and body as a whole. This can make the process quicker and avoid possible side effects.
This is a complex area and is best to speak Robert Ennis for more detailed information.
Other areas where CranioSacral therapy can help with dentistry is when dental appliances and cross and bridge work are causing headache or jaw pain – CranioSacral therapy can help the body adapt quickly to these appliances.
CranioSacral Treatment is a non-invasive non-manipulative treatment using the lightest of touches starting at only about five to ten grams. It takes years of training before a CranioSacral Therapist has learned enough skills to treat clients effectively.
Some of the Conditions Treated include
Restricted motion of the maxilla, temporal bones and sphenoid
TMJ Dysfunction or TMD
Occipital Base C1 C2 Misalignment
Scinituis problems
Whip Lash
Plagiocephaly (or misshapen head)
Head and Facial Pain
Migraine
Back Pain
High Palette (mouth breathing)
Bruxism (grinding teeth)
Sphenobasilar synchodrosis SDS problems
TMJ DYSFUNCTION. TMD is characterized by pain in the jaw, joint and surrounding tissues and limitations in the jaw movements, locking of the jaw, painful chewing, inability to open or close the mouth completely, and severe limitation in use of the jaw. The pain itself can radiate into the mandible, ear, neck, and tonsillar pillars. You have two TMJ’s: The joint lays in front of each ear, and connects the lower jaw bone (the mandible) to the skull. It is the only paired joint in the body. If one side moves, the opposite side moves as well. Incoherent muscles function, orthodontic mis alignment and craniosacral problems all contribute to TMD
MIGRAINE HEADACHE. Migraine headaches usually affect one-half of the victim's head. Since the Dural tube is a reciprocating membrane, tension or torque in the skull will cause one side to be in traction while the other side provides the slack. The nerves passing through the tensioned side will be responsible for the varied and extensive pains. The Dural torque can result from a single or various combinations of structural distortion involving the pelvis, spinal vertebrae, dental malocclusion or cranial bone restrictions.
PLAGIOCEPHALY (or misshapen head) in babies and children.
Many of the children I see at my craniosacral therapy clinics have the appearance of Plagiocephaly. Their parents are concerned when they notice these asymmetries and find it hard to know what to do. The causes of Plagiocephaly vary.
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About Robert Ennis, Cranio-Sacral Therapist
Robert has had an interest in Natural Health since he was a teenager and saw how effective Chi Gung (tai chi) was in relieving his recurring Sinus infections. In 1979 Robert started trained with Master Fanning and is a Black Belt in Ming Chuan Kung Fu and a Chi Gung Teacher and USA Block Breaking Champion Florida 2008.
There is Natural Healing tradition in Robert’s family as his great Uncle was a traditional Bone Setter and Natural Healer.
In 1994 Robert started seeing clients as a Natural healer and has trained in various Healing Modalities like Upledger CranioSacral Therapy & Somato Emotional Release.
Other Therapies include
Upledger Advanced CranioSacral Therapy, Natural Healing, Spirtual Healing, Somato Emotional Release,
CranioSacral Approach Archorrn Seminars , Energy Healing, Quantum Touch,
Reiki Master / Teacher, Seichem Master / Teacher, Wodan Mountain Chi Gung Teacher (Taoist Method)
Kung Fu Teacher
Trium Processing (Dr Sean O Geary Method)
NeuroModulation Technique NMT (The Feinberg Method)
also
Geopathic Stress Testing (on homes & business)
Robert has had an interest in Natural Health since he was a teenager and saw how effective Chi Gung (tai chi) was in relieving his recurring Sinus infections. In 1979 Robert started trained with Master Fanning and is a Black Belt in Ming Chuan Kung Fu and a Chi Gung Teacher and USA Block Breaking Champion Florida 2008.
There is Natural Healing tradition in Robert’s family as his great Uncle was a traditional Bone Setter and Natural Healer.
In 1994 Robert started seeing clients as a Natural healer and has trained in various Healing Modalities like Upledger CranioSacral Therapy & Somato Emotional Release.
Other Therapies include
Upledger Advanced CranioSacral Therapy, Natural Healing, Spirtual Healing, Somato Emotional Release,
CranioSacral Approach Archorrn Seminars , Energy Healing, Quantum Touch,
Reiki Master / Teacher, Seichem Master / Teacher, Wodan Mountain Chi Gung Teacher (Taoist Method)
Kung Fu Teacher
Trium Processing (Dr Sean O Geary Method)
NeuroModulation Technique NMT (The Feinberg Method)
also
Geopathic Stress Testing (on homes & business)