We learn very slowly to appreciate how miraculous life can be. I have been left speechless, been struck by the beauty and mystery of creation. Only because I have been blessed with practicing a variety of healing modalities such as the biodynamic method of craniosacral therapy and Dr Stones Polarity Therapy, my body has developed the skills needed to feel the gentle forces of energy that flow through the body. Slowly I have changed from within to appreciate the subtle forces that flow deeply through myself and others. I have grown to appreciate just watching the ripples and energetic wisdom, nuances of tissue and nervous sytem release expressed by an ancient wisdom to be part of something much much greater than just skin and bones, blood and tissue. I have grown to be patient and by not doing and by just watching and resisting the temptation to apply therapy by waiting patiently for a greater deeper expression to arise, great change unfolds from the depths of stillness and profound creative intelligence unfolds within the body and mind stetching into the space around the treatment table into the room and beyond.

The sacrum is key to maintaining structural alignment and healthy body. When the sacrum tips left or right a nagging pain may be felt. If the sacrum is chronically out of balance, deterioration of the hips may occur. This may be evidenced by a loss of strength and by the spine that appears to be on a zig-zag vertical path.

The sacrum only needs to be a tiny bit off center for problems to occur. Problems with skin complection, digestion, colon, prostrate, uterus or hips may occur.

Do you have a combination of the following? Is one shoulder lower then the other, one pelvis higher then the other, one leg short, the bone behind one ear sore, one hip sore, one buttock lower than the other, is the skin above the pelvis folding, or emotions feeling overwhelmed?

Structural balance and correction can occur safely, gently, gradually and non-intrusively.  The biodynamic craniosacral therapist pays close attention to the creative forces of stillness and gentle tides of healing intelligence within your body. While listening to the directions indicated by your body the therapist may gently contact your sacrum or pelvis allowing ample space for your process to unfold. Gradually the process begins. A thermal response is felt as connective tissues reform relationships and ligaments let-go of the trauma held. The sacrum shifts, the correction has occurred.

The sacrum is key in maintaining structural alignment. Our legs are positioned to the left and right of the sacrum which centers the base of the spine within the pelvic girdle and supports all the bones above the sacrum. If the foundation is off, the bones arising above it will also be off.

Ask any mason building a chimney why it is so important for the footing  to be secure and balanced and you'll get the idea. Too much stress on either side will bend the structure away from center and throw something out bringing on pain and discomfort.

The stress doesn't need to be physical. The stress can be a combination of physical and mental "overwhelm" and we feel it in the gut which vibrates right down to the spine and tickles a message by way of the psoas.  Just like a trip wire the iliac crest gets triggered and we feel like our back is  thrown out. We call in to work telling the boss "I have to stay in bed for a while until my back feels better". When the low back goes out the pain can be excruciating. What I am willling to bet is that the sacrum was set off by an overwhelming situation and your body mechanics took over and forced you to slow down.

Experiencing a car accident can be scary. Thoughts and images can slow down and we can receive messages. When I knew I wasn't able to avoid the collision I remembered my high school driver instructers words "choose the point where you want to collide". I turned to the right and drove into the wheel behind the drivers door. The car in front of me had turned off the road then swung quickly around driving out into the two lane road where I was traveling at 50 mph. I hit my brakes and turned to the right as the car in front of me was now broadside. I sustained wip-lash and saw my doctor the next day. I was treated with physical therapy and ultra-sound for the next six weeks and started to feel worse. They wanted to operate and I said "no thank you" I will look into a alternative solution. I remember the look on the nurses face she seemed somewhat horrified. I had been given another message to visit a local chiropractor and once x-rayed I was told I had decreased curvature in my neck. I started obtaining adjustments three times weekly. For the next two years I was in the chiropracters office 2 times per week and was beginning to feel better. My DC said I was ready to exercise so I joined the local Y and started swimming and learning technique for light weight training. I also returned to practicing tai chi and meditation regularly and in my third year of  recovery I began monthly massage and reiki treatments and experienced a polarity session. Up until that point the chiropractic adjustment would  help me feel better for perhaps a week. After receiving one polarity treatment I was able to feel good for a month. I was intrigued and  started to explore other treatments at a Healing Tao Retreat in New York. I experienced a five day training in Chi Nei Tsang and my neck felt really good so I returned home and started looking  further at alternative health schools. I chose a polarity school in Maine for they had a beginners course in massage and I was introduced to polarity as a modality as well.

     I was advised to seek a second opinion by my attorney so I went to a orthopedic doctor that was a pain specialist, a Physiatrist and was known as the best surgeon in the area. He said your doing well come back in a year. So I did and that second visit he considered a free consultation for he asked me to show him what I was doing to feel so good. I got up on his office treatment  table and demonstrated a polarity treatment on myself which helped center the rib and pelvic structure with the spine. He was very impressed and told me I was one of two individuals in his practice that recovered from their accident. The other person was a young athlete, I was about forty years of age at the time. The doctor said although he performed surgery all he really did was help people manage their pain. I continue to feel better and better by walking the hills of Vermont and I obtain therapeutic bodywork treatments of biodynamic craniosacral and polarity once per month. My health continues to improve and even early childhood injuries are being addressed.

    So what have I learned? That chronic pain can be treated effectively with meditation and energy therapy. I suggest you find what works for you and listen to your inner guidance. Pray and meditate daily to address your personal issues. A variety of treatments perhaps three different types of treatments may help you recovery from chronic pain. I might suggest biodynamic craniosacral, reiki and massage, polarity, swimming, walking, nutritional support and acupuncture if that's what works for you. Those choices need to be explored with the guidance of your alternative health provider. Your PCP, DO, DC, ND, PT, MD, spiritual or religeous advisor, but somebody that is a professional should be helping you make those health choices. Remember healing is usually three steps forward and two steps back, progress is made gradually for it is not an event, but a healing process that transforms you physically, mentally and may lead to a spiritual experience.