Cranial Communication Systems (CCS)
INTRODUCTION TO SACRO-OCCIPITAL TECHNIQUE
SOT Overview
Cranial Motion and CSF flow movie
The brain and the spinal cord forms the central nervous system which is the master control system of the body, co-ordinating all tissues, organs and systems within the body. The regulation and control of all body organs and systems is carried out by complex nerve impulses generated in the brain and transmitted down the nerve cord through nerve roots to every part of the body. Messages are transmitted through nerve channels from the brain to the organs and are retransmitted from organs back to the brain. This allows the brain to regulate and control all the systems to produce a healthy body. The picture on the cover of this pamphlet shows the normal brain and spinal cord with its protective covering - the dural membrane. Note: the two pairs of nerve roots. (There are 31 pairs in all)
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CEREBRO SPINAL FLUID (C.S.F.) FLOW
Cerebro-spinal fluid is produced in the brain and is pumped from the brain down the spinal cord, around the spinal cord and brain and is then reabsorbed. A sac-like membrane (dural membrane) covers the brain and spinal cord in which it is immersed in C.S.F. The C.S.F. acts as a cushion protecting this delicate mechanism. C.S.F. provides nourishment, removes waste material and provides an ideal medium for nerve energy conduction.
THE CRANIUM AND SPINAL COLUMN
Due to their importance the brain and spinal cord are protected by bone. The brain by the skull (cranium) and the spinal cord by the spinal column. The spinal column is made up of 24 vertebrae interspaced by pads called discs which allow the spinal column to move.
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SPINE AND PELVIS
The pelvis is made up of two hip bones (the Ilia) and the triangular bone in the middle called the Sacrum, The junction of the Sacrum with the Ilia is called the Sacro-Iliac joint.
The sacrum forms the foundation for the spine which in turn supports the Cranium (Skull).
This skeletal structure provides the protection for the brain and spinal cord.
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CIRCULATION OF CEREBRO-SPINAL FLUID
A very special function takes place in the human body that is absolutely essential to good health. It is the circulation throughout the nervous system of C.S.F.
C.S.F. is created in the brain and supplied to the nervous system through the gentle pulsing action of three pulses.
The first pulse is generated in the brain. The second pulse is the diaphragmatic respiratory pulse - breathing. The third pulse is the cardio vascular pulse - generated by the heart.
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SACRAL PUMP
A minute regular rhythmic motion between the occiput and the sacrum circulates the C.S.F. around the brain and spinal cord and throughout the nervous system. This sacral pump is the circulatory system of the brain and spinal cord and its function is paramount to normal health
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THE INTERNAL ORGANS
The basis of the human structure is the pelvis. The pelvis supports the spine and skull, the shoulders and arms and, below the pelvis, the legs and feet.
The internal organs are suspended by ligaments that attach to the spine and pelvis. The large upper thigh and important back muscles, including those responsible for neck and shoulder stability are attached to the pelvis. All these structures must be balanced, co-ordinated and maintained by a stable pelvis in order to produce normal nerve action.
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3D Spine Simulator
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