The brain cycle can be a terrific clinical tool.
A patient of eight years presents after a bad fall the previous evening. While walking his two dogs, he noticed a rabbit and the chase was on. He tripped in the tangled leashes and could not brace his fall with his hands. He fell directly on his chest on the grass.
The first thing I do when a patient presents is to check the brain cycle. I want to see if the brain is expanding and contracting nicely, and time the cycle, if needed.
That tool gives me an idea of how well the craniosacral fascial system is functioning. If it is at zero, I know the system is restricted, and the patient requires therapy.
This man historically functions well with a brain cycle between 180 and 200 seconds. Earlier this year, he was in a car accident, dropping his brain cycle to 90 seconds. He only needed a tune-up visit to get him back into his normal range.
This accident was more traumatic, taking him to a zero-second brain cycle. When I worked with him for a half-hour, his cycle opened to 60 seconds. Later that morning, another half-hour of therapy took him back up to 190 seconds.
There was a lot of strain in his right hip and in his chest over his heart. He was quite concerned because he had a history of atrial fibrillation and did not want any fascial strain contributing to more heart pathology.
This chest area released nicely where he could feel his tissues opening up. I suggested that he return in a few weeks to check the system for any residual strain.
When he presented after the accident, the brain cycle told me his current condition, and I knew he was in trouble. When the cycle told me we were back in his normal range, I knew we were done for the day.
Holly and Kim spend a lot of time in the trainings presenting that skill. It is wise to practice and master it in your clinical practice. Gillespie Approach Training can unlock the healing door for patients.
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