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Somato-emotional
release is a therapeutic procedure that uses the concepts of cranio-sacral
therapy to free the body and mind of the discomforting side effects of trauma.
The therapy focuses on establishing a strong mind-body connection in order for
the release of emotional trauma and the resolution of physical symptoms.
Many times,
the emotional symptoms that we experience during trauma remain unresolved as the
body heals. In order for these remaining symptoms of trauma to heal permanently,
a mind-body connection has to be made. Accordingly, somato-emotional release is
used as a tool for healing problems that require a mind-body communication.
Tissue memory is one of the important concepts in somato-emotional release.
Muscle tissues and cells can store memories that are related to our traumatic
experiences. When a particular muscle group is injured during an accident, a
memory of that experience is formed in the affected tissue. This usually means
that a small, unconscious contraction has formed in the muscle as a protective
reminder of the painful experience. If the tissue memory is not appropriately
released then the contraction will remain in the muscle as the injury heals,
leading to future pain.
When these unconscious contractions are not released, they can spread strain to
other parts of the body. Usually your body will adjust to these strain patterns
and will begin to feel normal. However, later on in life, these strain patterns
can eventually cause chronic pain of which the cause is unknown.
The therapist uses the cranio-sacral technique to engage the muscle contraction
in order to evoke the memory associated with the initial trauma. Then the
patient can become aware of the memory and deal with it appropriately. Once the
release has occurred, the unconscious contraction of the muscle will disappear
and the muscle pain will begin to heal. A typical somato-emotional release
session lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, and the actual amount of release
experienced during therapy will depend on the individual patient.
Somato-emotional release is beneficial to patients who are experiencing problems
associated with injuries, physical trauma, car accidents, challenging life
experiences, and surgery. The release process can be modified to suit the needs
of each individual, thereby bringing optimal relief. It can be used as a
complimentary therapy to help relieve physical conditions that are intensified
by stress, tension, and anxiety. Somato-emotional release is a form of therapy
that uses the power of the body-mind connection to facilitate change and the
healing process, allowing the body to fully recover from traumatic experiences.
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