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craniosacral

American  
[krey-nee-oh-sey-kruhl, -sak-ruhl] / ˌkreɪ ni oʊˈseɪ krəl, -ˈsæk rəl /

adjective

Anatomy.
  1. parasympathetic.


Etymology

Origin of craniosacral

First recorded in 1920–25; cranio- + sacral 2

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So Hamilton has been working with Johnny Burrell, a Nashville-based craniosacral therapist and a record-holding cyclist.

From Seattle Times Apr. 8, 2022

Some providers believe that craniosacral therapy, in which providers massage and manipulate the face and neck, helps babies engage the appropriate muscles and learn the rhythm of breastfeeding, but research is lacking.

From Slate Feb. 6, 2018

Visceral reflexes that involve the thoracolumbar or craniosacral systems share similar connections.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

But the treatment that left the deepest impression on me was one that in the moment left almost no impression at all, the craniosacral with Mindy Totten, at the Oasis Center.

From New York Times Oct. 28, 2012

Kate Dunitz, 16, was plagued by chronic pain following surgery in 2004, and was prescribed a mix of healing Iyengar yoga, craniosacral massage, art therapy and hypnotherapy.

From Time Magazine Archive

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