Treatments

The Perrin Technique 

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The Perrin Technique is based on Dr Perrin’s theory that different stress factors whether physical, allergies, emotional or infections lead to an overstrain of the sympathetic nervous system. Further investigation led Dr Perrin to believe a probable cause of this nervous system overload is a build up of toxins in the fluid around the brain and the spinal cord. Some of the poisons caused by infection or inflammation in the head or spine flow through  channels from the brain   into the lymph ducts of the head face and neck. The toxins are also meant to drain down the spinal cord and out into the lymph ducts lying along the spine. In a CFS/ME sufferer  there is a back flow of these normal drainage points which leads to further toxicity and dysfunction of the central nervous system which leads to the many symptoms we see in CFS/ME. Research  over past 30 years has validated Dr Perrin’s theories.

 

The Perrin Technique treatment manually stimulates the fluid motion around the brain and spinal cord by a combination of a number of adapted osteopathic techniques and manual lymphatic drainage developed by Dr. Raymond Perrin which aids drainage of these toxins out of the cerebrospinal fluid.

Cranial and spinal techniques, together with the massage of the soft tissues in the head, neck, back and chest together with the gentle stroking lymphatic techniques direct all the toxins out of the lymphatic system and into the blood, where they are eventually detoxified in the liver.

Eventually, with no poisons affecting the brain, the sympathetic nervous system begins to function correctly, and providing the patients pace and do not overstrain themselves their symptoms should gradually improve and in time some patients become totally symptom free.

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Craniosacral Therapy

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Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands on treatment derived from osteopathy, where the therapist works by  evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system, this has been shown to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, as well as many other systems of the body, such as digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, and more. CST has also been shown to help with the physical components related to such somatic conditions as Post Traumatic Stress, depression and anxiety.

 

In a treatment the patient will lie on their back, fully clothed while the therapist uses very gentle touch to feel the existence of possible disruptions and/or restrictions in your craniosacral   system. Light touch and fascial release can help your muscles and organs naturally relieve stress, which improves function. Patients often report feeling a sense of deep relaxation.

 

Craniosacral Therapy was developed on the basis that our bodies have a natural self regulating, self healing mechanism and the therapist works as a facilitator to allow this self healing to happen.