NEURO CRANIAL

Cranial Symmetry
leads to healing and peak performance to enhance brain function. The main approach of Neuro-Cranial Therapy is to manage the body's balance perception through several structures in our skull. For example; inner ear (labyrinth) determines the direction of the motion (front-back, sideways, up, down etc.). Eyes see where our body stands in space (standing, upside down etc.) and direction of the motion. Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) processes and correlates that data.

To further explain, our skull consists of 14 facial bones and 8 cranial bones moving in a rhythmic pattern up to 2 mm throughout our life. The highly important structure at the focus of our body is the sphenoid bone in the center. The sphenoid bone consists of a central part and two wing-like structures that extend sideways toward the sides of the skull. This bone governs the base of the cranium, the sides of the skull, and the floors and sides of the eye sockets. This is the central bone that touches all the other cranium bones at some point. The sphenoid is where we perceive the balance.

Facial Symmetry
Most people have facial asymmetry but did you know that this can sometimes lead to abnormal pressure in the brain? It also affects the rhythmic movement of cranial bones. The rhythmic movement of cranial bones is responsible for the proper function of the nervous system and for optimum health. The distortion of the skull and disturbance of the rhythmic movement alters the inner-skull pressure. This effects the neurotransmitter circulation which leads to disorders regarding nerve conduction and transmitting.

Common Facial Symmetry Questions:
a.    Does one eye seem to be smaller than the other?
b.    Does one ear seem to be smaller than the other?
c.     Does the mouth seem to be lower on one side? Or smile wider on one side?
d.    Do you see any curves or curvatures  on the spine?
e.    Does one cheek appear bigger than the other?

HISTORY & CONDITIONS

In 1921, Dr. William Carver, LL, B, D.C. wrote "Carver's Chiropractic Analysis" in which he explains the stimulation of the cranial bones through the nose using "rubber tubes". By this time, Osteopathy, Chiropractic and other manipulative fields had been studying facial, cranial, neurological rhythmic patterns, and alignment quite extensively. This led to a utilization of this procedure to stimulate the sphenoid bone to be used by many practitioners. Because there was not much research done on the technique, many doctors developed their own ways of practicing it. Which is why there are many names for it, such as: Neuro-Cranial Procedure, Endo-Nasal Balloon Therapy, Nasal Specific, Dural Cranial Nasal Release Procedures, Neuro-Cranial Reconstruction, and many more!

CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE SUPPORTED WITH A NEURO CRANIAL PROCEDURE:

• Optic Problems

• Lazy Eye

• Autism

• Post Concussion Syndrome

• Poor Concentration

• Dystonia

• Low Energy

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Balance Problems

• Sciatica

• Breathing Disorders

• Migraines

• Seizures

• Cerebral Palsy

• Fibromyalgia

• Vertigo

• Brain Fog

• Memory Loss

• Facial Asymmetry

HOW IT WORKS

Before the Procedure

After a thorough history is taken, the doctor will perform several Sphenoid Reflexes. This will tell the doctor how to guide the balloon. You will then lie on your back with one knee bent and the head tilted to one side.

Neuro-Cranial Procedure

a.    A small finger cot is inserted a small piece of a pressure cuff used to inflate the balloon.
b.    Once you are ready, the doctor will guide the balloon with a small flat toothpick.
c. After the balloon is inserted, the doctor will ask you to hold your breath, and at that point he will inflate and deflate the balloon very quickly in one nostril. This takes a few seconds, and then this is repeated on the other nostril.

Neuro-Cranial Procedure Program

a. It is mandatory to have the procedure done on 4 consecutive days (this is called a Series).
b. Each series needs to be at least 1 month apart.
c. The doctor will advise as to how many Series you will need (this usually ranges from 3-5 Series).