Dyslexia is the term given to the language-based learning disability that involves a cluster of symptoms. 1 of 5 children have a language-based learning disability, dyslexia being the most common. It is important to note that dyslexia is not tied to a child’s IQ or intelligence in any way.  In fact, over 50 percent of NASA employees have dyslexia. Individuals with this condition are known to being able to think outside of the box, connecting ideas, and seeing the big picture. It is only considered a “learning disability” due to its impact on making it hard for some children to succeed without access to phonics-based reading.

The specific cause of dyslexia is unknown in the medical community and research is moving toward discovering what the cause might be. At present, imaging of the brain shows that there are differences in both development and function of a dyslexic brain as compared to a brain without a dyslexia diagnosis. It does appear that dyslexia may run in families, as parents with the condition are more likely to have children with it as well making it a neurobiological and possibly genetic condition.

The effects of dyslexia can be lifelong and result in poor self-image, feelings of being less intelligent, experience of heightened stress from academic issues, and discouragement in continuing education.   Diagnosing dyslexia can be tricky as there is no single test for the condition. However, the founder of Craniosacral Therapy, Dr. John Upledger has evaluated and treated many children in his career and he has stated that dyslexia is directly tied into the misalignment of the Temporal bones of the cranium.  

From a craniosacral perspective, the causes of dyslexia usually relate to a restriction somewhere in the craniosacral system. Because of the reciprocal nature of the system, the restriction can be anywhere in the system. The effect of the restriction may be painless or ends up causing pressure in the head, often but not exclusively, in the temporal regions of the brain.  Hence Craniosacral Therapy can be a viable option of treatment to those children suffering with dyslexia.  Once the Cranial Subluxations are restructured the abnormal pressure is removed off of the brain, then, normal brain activity can resume and chemistry can be maintained by diet and exercise.

Detecting and treating the condition early is a key to success. Though traditional treatments are mildly effective there are alternative means are proving to be thoroughly effective and / or are an excellent compliment to the conventional therapy that is already taking place.  With a chiropractic care model vertebral misalignments or subluxations interfere with nerve system messages from the peripheral to the central nervous system. The disorganization within the central nervous system itself is a factor.

The main essence of chiropractic care is treating misalignments of the spine’s vertebrae, which are known as spinal subluxations. These subluxations can put pressure on the nerves leading to or from the spinal cord, which interfere with proper signaling to and from the brain. In the case of dyslexia, the pathways that allow for proper translation of written words into phonemes may be affected. By shifting these the cranial bones and or vertebrae back into alignment, the pressure on the nerves may be relieved, allowing the brain to properly process the written word.

There is a good chance Dr. Kaminsky can structure a Dyslexia Treatment blending a combination of craniosacral therapy and chiropractic care to help your child with dyslexia, while realizing other benefits to be gained such as improved sleep, better focus, and calmness during the day.

About Dr. Kaminsky & Craniosacral Therapy

Dr. Kaminsky earned his Chiropractic degree in the year 2000 and is licensed to practice in NY. He has since completed close to three thousand hours of continuing education seminars in various healthcare fields.

Since 2015, he is implementing primarily the hands-on techniques of Craniosacral Therapy (CST), a gentle, non-invasive, laying of the hands that brings about reversal and restoration.

The Craniosacral Mechanism is the driver of moving fluid in the body and head called cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF), which is produced by the Choroid Plexus of the brain and encapsulated within the head and spine.

The craniosacral system is the hydraulic mechanism of a human being and is a component of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and (ANS) Autonomic Nervous system.

There is a function inside of your brain that autonomically generates rhythmic impulses that function to pump CSF throughout your body via the craniosacral pathways, regulating your central and peripheral nerves, nervous system and organ systems, musculoskeletal system, etc.

This moving fluid is palpable to a trained craniosacral therapist, like the heart rate, pulse rhythm, breath, that can all be seen, heard or felt, so too can the Cranial Sacral Rhythm (CSR) be palpated and diagnosed for its health.

By placing his or her hands on your body, including your head and sacrum, the therapist can detect, feel and evaluate the SQAR (symmetry, quality, amplitude, rate) of this fluid rhythm.

The health of your body and mind are dependent on the vitality of this fluid. Compromises of your CSR’s rhythmic impulse correlates to CSF flow restrictions in the system which, when the fluid isn’t flowing optimally, your bodily rejuvenation and recovery is affected.

With anatomically correct hand placement on different parts the body during a session, through gentle manipulation and mobilization the therapist guides and facilitates a positive change in that region of the body which brings forth a correction. A myofascial release in a sense.

A craniosacral therapist stimulates and helps your rhythm refocus, allowing for improvement of musculoskeletal tightness and spasms, neurological issues, organ function, many common conditions, pain, and the mind-body re-connect.

Through a practitioners properly focused and individually attuned touch, your body is facilitated to release channels of fluid stagnation and flow restriction, which ultimately breakthrough, overcome and improve your rhythmic fluid and your potential for health improvement.

The existence of the Craniosacral mechanism was first discovered by Osteopath Dr. William Sutherland in the early 1900’s, who called it Cranial Osteopathy. And many years later, renamed to Craniosacral Therapy by Osteopath, Dr. John Upledger.

Dr. Alex Kaminsky is an advanced and certified Craniosacral Therapist, having studied advanced levels including SER, Brain and Pediatric courses. He has built a significant skill-set with many years of experience treating adults, children and babies. To learn more, visit the other pages on this website. Call to schedule your appointment with Dr. Kaminsky.