by SharonHartnett | May 21, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy
Over 25 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches.
How do these people function in their daily lives with debilitating pain? What happens in their jobs, their home lives and their social lives?
It’s a Challenge!
Migraines can feel like throbbing pain. People often express a sensitivity to light, sounds and other stimuli. They can experience auras and feel numbness in the body. They can become nauseous and unable to do much of anything.
So what can help relieve Migraine Headaches?
Current research has found that dilation and constriction of blood vessels in the brain is the main culprit in causing migraine headaches and reactions. Also, women can experience migraines after the onset of her first menstruation with its fluctuations of hormones. Doctors have not been able to find a sure cure for migraines, but they have come up with an integrative approach to treat and diminish symptoms. Some of the things you can do:
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Keep a journal of foods and other triggers when the migraine comes on.
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Share information with your physician.
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Medications may helpful before and after.
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Preventative herbs have been found to reduce occurrences. Speak with a professional.
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Complementary service such as Craniosacral Therapy, Acupuncture or hypnotherapy.
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Aromatherapy
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Lifestyle Changes
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Finding ways to quiet stress such as mediation.
migraine relief
A Craniosacral Approach to Migraines
While migraines are still somewhat puzzling to the medical community, the Craniosacral approach has found some success, especially when used in combination with the above. The reason why Craniosacral can be helpful is because it is focused on the brain, spine and surrounding membranes. The intention is to reduce stress and to relieve any nerve compression or break in nerve conductivity found along the spine and the brain. The Craniosacral Therapist monitors the cerebrospinal fluid movements and takes corrective measure to help the body to self- adjust in a gentle and balanced manner. While there are no boney adjustments, when symmetry and amplitude are improved in movement occurs, it is possible too that nerves and blood vessels can be released from restrictive patterns. Flow and internal dialogue can shift things dramatically.
Because there is no sure cure for migraines, it is best to go on a journey of self-discovery of what works best for you. With the Craniosacral work, it could take one to ten sessions to find if this is the treatment for you.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST, SI
Columbus, Ohio
(614) 372-6598
or read the following link from the Mayo Clinic:
by SharonHartnett | May 20, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
In the dictionary: Suffering noun
hardship, distress, misery, wretchedness, adversity, tribulation; pain, agony, anguish, trauma, torment, torture, hurt, affliction, sadness, unhappiness, sorrow, grief, woe, angst, heartache, heartbreak, stress; literary dolor.
Does suffering have to be part of the human experience?
Relieve Your Suffering
Yes, you can stop suffering by taking charge of your life.
Depending how identified you are with your belief system will determine how you unravel from the dream of “oughts, shoulds, woulds” and anything that takes you out of the moment.
Suffering is a condition. It is a learned habit. It is a thought that things should not be as they are. Once the present moment is denied, the energy of feelings and sensations follow and support the untrue images that cause misery.
For people who are suffering, it is not always a very clear vision on how to exit the dream of anguish.
If they could erase their stressful thinking, they would awaken to reality which is quite a different thing. The question is how does one stop believing what the brain tells us is true?
One of the best ways to face and challenge your beliefs is to do “The Work” by Byron Katie. She invites people to inquire in a very clear and direct way when caught in any type of suffering. Her work can be found on, www.TheWork.com . The four questions that make a real difference are:
The Four Questions
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Is it true? (Yes or no. If no, move to 3.)
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Can you absolutely know that it’s true? (Yes or no.)
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How do you react, what happens, when you believe that thought?
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Who would you be without the thought?
Then one turns the questions around. You can find worksheets, and all different type of information to get you going on the path to freedom for free by check out her site.
We live moment to moment here as human beings. Making a commitment can make it easier to make “inquiry” a daily practice. Start writing down the thoughts that are bringing you stress. Ask the questions. Sit with your experience. Observe the moment. Bring these intentions into unity and see what happens.
or Adyashanti:
http://www.adyashanti.org
You are not alone. There are teachers and friends who are finding ways to relieve the suffering that exists in this world.
Warmly,
Sharon Hartnett LMT
Healing in Columbus, Ohio
740 966-5153
by SharonHartnett | May 19, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy
What is Fibromyalgia?
In basic terms, fibromyalgia is a chronic overstimulated nerve condition that includes general pain and tenderness across the body. Over 5.8 million people in the United States are diagnosed with fibromyalgia, mostly women.
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, it is wise to consult a physician:
- Aching all over, often with specific points more painful than others.
- Chronic fatigue
- Swelling
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Brain Fog
- Headaches
- Incontinence
- Abdominal Pain
- Stiffness
These symptoms can often be overlooked because of their similarities to autoimmune, hypothyroidism and other disease processes. So it is important to get tested. Take time to write down your observations and experience so that you can share this with your doctor.
For people wanting to include an integrative protocol to improve their health while diagnosed with fibromyalgia, read the below studies on how Craniosacral Therapy works and its associated benefits.
Common trigger Points found to diagnose Fibromyalgia:
Helping to Relieve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
Craniosacral Therapy has shown good results in helping clients to feel better overall, relieve stress and pain conditions, and to find a better outlook in life. It is a very gentle approach to healing and wellness that can be applied to almost everyone.
If you would like to find a Craniosacral Therapist in your area, please check the Upledger Site to give you a list of therapist in your area. Check for Certification and Advanced work to find the most experienced and qualified person for you.
Don’t let fibromyalgia interrupt your daily joys and activities!
Sharon Hartnett, LMT, CST
(740) 966-5153
Columbus, Ohio
by SharonHartnett | May 15, 2014 | Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K
Lower Back Pain…
A large percent of clients that come through my door have experienced lower back pain without relief.
But unless you have actual nerve impingement that needs medical attention, massage and bodywork can be very helpful in releasing those pain patterns that are keeping you from work and having fun. Invest in yourself and it will pay off. Stop looking at massage as a luxury, and give yourself what you need.
An article I just found on the AMTA’s site provides you with an informative study:
Massage Therapy Can Help Low-Back Pain
In a study published in the February 2014 edition of Scientific World Journal, researchers investigated whether chronic low-back pain therapy with massage therapy alone was as effective as combining it with non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs. The study was conducted on 59 individuals divided into two groups, all of whom suffered from low-back pain and were diagnosed with degenerative changes of the spine, other intervertebral disc diseases or spine pain.
In both patient groups, the pain measured was significantly reduced and the level of disability showed significant improvement compared to the baseline. Researchers concluded massage had a positive effect on patients with chronic low-back pain and propose that the use of massage causes fast therapeutic results and that, in practice, it could help to reduce the use of anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of chronic low-back pain .
Working with the Craniosacral System, the Fascia, and the Muscles to come into balance can change your whole attitude about life. When your pain goes away, life seems a lot easier and brighter.
Massage relieves back pain through soft tissue release
You don’t have to stay in bed for the week. Find a massage therapist who can get you moving and back into life!
Warmly,
Sharon Hartnett LMT
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
by SharonHartnett | May 15, 2014 | Craniosacral Therapy, Massage License in Ohio: 33.007505-H-K, Structural Integration
Are you one those people who believes Massage is a luxury?
Would you believe that over 38 million people in the United States have received at least one massage therapy session?
Of all these people, my bet is that the majority received some wonderful health benefits. The question is not how much will massage help, but will you commit to giving yourself the physical help you need when you are in pain?
For those of you who know, when you find the right connection with a person who listens to your needs and has the skill to work with your body therapeutically, it’s hard not to walk away feeling less stressed and feeling great. Not only that, many massage therapists have specialities that help in specific situations. In order to stay licensed, each LMT pursues the type of work that interests them to enhance their bag of techniques that work for you. Each modality is geared to specialized issues. For example, Craniosacral Therapy is wonderful for balancing the nervous system. For clients with spine issues, high levels of stress, fibromyalgia, ADHD, this type of work can truly make a life difference. Structural Integration is another modality that layers deeply through the fascia and reorganizes how the body stands and moves in relationship to gravity. This type of work can be very gentle but also very deep and transformational. It depends on your level of comfort. Structural Integration, very similar to the Rolfing method, creates an excellent road to better posture and flexibility. Some people prefer an even lighter touch such as Reiki or other types of energy work like Brennan Healing Science. It’s important to interview therapists and ask them questions so that you find the right practitioner for you!
Massage and Bodywork: Would you rather take a pill or receive an hour long session?
For more information on Massage, please read:
http://www.amtamassage.org/research/Massage-Therapy-Research-Roundup.html?utm_source=%2fresearchroundup&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=redirect
The AMTA keeps you updated as to the current events and benefits of Massage Therapy.
Update: Since the posting of this article, Sharon Hartnett is only doing Craniosacral Therapy, and not massage any longer.
Warmly,
Sharon Hartnett LMT
703 509 1792 or 740 966-5153
Massage Columbus, Ohio
www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus. com
www.massageincolumbusohio.com
