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Cranial Chiropractic
Until the mid 1970s, our understanding of the human cranium was derived
from post-mortem autopsy studies. These studies concluded that there is no
movement between the plate-like bones that make up the cranium. It was
believed that these plates fuse in early adulthood.
With the development in the 1970s of an x-ray technique called
cinema-roentgenography, we were able for the first time to view the
movement of cranial bones in living subjects! Cranial Sutures, which are
represented by the lines that you see on the skull, are actually joints, as are
your knees or elbows. In healthy individuals, the bones of the cranium make
subtle, almost imperceptible movements. The proper movement of cranial
bones is critical to proper brain function.
Cranial Chiropractic is that branch of chiropractic which specializes in the
detection, reduction and elimination of cranial subluxations. The cranium
houses and protects the very delicate tissue of the brain. Proper movement
allows the normal brain to expand and contract as necessary, thereby
preventing an increase in intracranial pressure (nerve pressure). An increase
in cranial pressure can cause a disruption of proper brain function due to
increased nerve pressure to the delicate brain tissue.
Until the mid 1970s, our understanding of the human cranium was derived
from post-mortem autopsy studies. These studies concluded that there is no
movement between the plate-like bones that make up the cranium. It was
believed that these plates fuse in early adulthood.
With the development in the 1970s of an x-ray technique called
cinema-roentgenography, we were able for the first time to view the
movement of cranial bones in living subjects! Cranial Sutures, which are
represented by the lines that you see on the skull, are actually joints, as are
your knees or elbows. In healthy individuals, the bones of the cranium make
subtle, almost imperceptible movements. The proper movement of cranial
bones is critical to proper brain function.
Cranial Chiropractic is that branch of chiropractic which specializes in the
detection, reduction and elimination of cranial subluxations. The cranium
houses and protects the very delicate tissue of the brain. Proper movement
allows the normal brain to expand and contract as necessary, thereby
preventing an increase in intracranial pressure (nerve pressure). An increase
in cranial pressure can cause a disruption of proper brain function due to
increased nerve pressure to the delicate brain tissue.
Dr. Cynthia Shepard
Plum Creek Chiropractic P.A.
24875 Panama Avenue
Elko, Minnesota, 55020
Plum Creek Chiropractic P.A.
24875 Panama Avenue
Elko, Minnesota, 55020
| Cranial Chiropractic prevents intracranial pressure which, without proper manipulation, could lead to a disruption of proper brain function. |
Delivering quality health care that encourages optimal
health, prevention of acute conditions and rehabilitation.
health, prevention of acute conditions and rehabilitation.
952.461.3675
952.224.6257
drcshepard@yahoo.com
952.224.6257
drcshepard@yahoo.com