NM: Cranial Nerves | with Alain Croibier D.O.

The goal of this course is to learn to address  the content rather than  the  cranial container, through precise manipulations targeted at the neurological elements. We will see the manipulation of cranial nerves, where they are accessible.

In this way, it is possible to perform a fine balancing of disorders deeply affecting the craniosacral system. Much of our effects are on the many mechanoreceptors and nociceptors that participate, among other things, in the sensitivity of the brain scythe, the tentorium of the cerebellum, the dura mater and the cranial sutures.

Palpation, tests and manipulations will focus on the cranial nerves that have the most impact in the clinic. For each nerve will be considered a brief anatomical reminder, the symptoms that give the fixation and the interests of manipulating this nerve. Depending on the time available, manipulations of other nerves will be performed.

We will see more particularly the following nerves, with their various anastomoses:

1. Trigeminal nerve in its three components: ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular;
2. Superior cervical nerves;
3. Optic nerve;
4. Facial nerve;
5. Vagus nerve;
6. Nerves of the ear;
7. Hypoglossal nerve;
8. Clinical applications:
   1. attachments of the cranial dura mater: place in radiculagia and peripheral neuralgia;
   2. attachments of the brain: post-traumatic sequelae, degenerative pathologies;

Neural manipulations provide new perspectives on certain neurological conditions and on the management of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system and pain of the musculoskeletal system.