subject: TMJ Institute - The Art of Craniosacral Therapy [print this page] Author: Tmj Advisor Author: Tmj Advisor
TMJ Institute Cranial Osteopathy was originated by the Osteopathic physician, William Garner Sutherland D.O. (1873-1954). His 54 year epic journey began when, during Divine Providence he notice too the cranial sutures of the temporal bones got "beveled similar to the gills of a fish" bringing about the ability for movement with the parietal bones, allowing for expansion and contraction. TMJ Institute His conversations approximately this discovery amongst his mentor Dr. Andrew Stills, the founder of the osteopathic school in Missouri was supported. Both men believed the system was "designed to breath". He identified this respiration movement the primary respiratory mechanism. This idea that the bones of the skull could move was contrary to contemporary anatomical belief, then and today by some scientist and medical practitioners. Dr. Sutherland was a deeply spiritual man and later on illustrated its origin as the Breath of Life from what i read in the Book of Genesis 2:7. This was an acknowledgement of the critical drive as a as a fundamental aspect of osteopathic philosophy. There are three approaches that have evolved since Dr. William Garner Sutherland first began investigating the semi-closed hydraulic system of the cranial system, which is comprised of the spine, the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, fascia of the body and movement of Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) through the spinal cord. They are called the mechanical, functional and biodynamic models. TMJ Institute Each refers to the amount of intervention of the practitioner. Dr. Sutherland s' own journey moved from intervention of the mechanical model to the softness of the listening approach of the biodynamic model. My studies also began in the mechanical model which motions tests, and has moved to the biodynamic approach. Sutherland began to teach this work to other osteopaths from about the 1930s until his death in 1954. His work was at first largely rejected by the mainstream osteopathic profession. It challenged the closely held beliefs among practitioners. Obviously, this happens throughout any discipline that is practiced on the planet. Great thought is often challenged by a more mediocre mind. Craniosacral Therapy comes under attack and even ridicule because at this time those who disbelief in its authenticity and value offer no scientific support for this powerful model of healing. I find this laughable. Dr. Rollin Becker, DO was one of Dr. Sutherland's accomplished proteges. TMJ Institute He gave up his standard model of Osteopathic practice after 20 years to spend his last 35 years of practice performing craniosacral therapy because of its efficacy! Dr. Sutherland practice it for 54 years! Dr. James Jealous, the leading proponent of the Biodynamic approach to this healing modality, has been practicing successfully for 45 years! Stop suffering from TMJ anymore. Get your TMJ Institute ebook and live your life again!About the Author:
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