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craniosacral

American  
[kray-nee-oh-say-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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I think the work has changed since then with our embrace of body work, craniosacral therapy, and meditation.

From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2023

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

He is currently working with Vietnam veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder at his clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., a facility that has trained some 60,000 craniosacral practitioners.

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