Cranial facial release (CFR) is a technique that is used to help with a variety of neurological or structural disorders. Patients who have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions may be good candidates for CFR.
Seizures
Bell’s Palsy
Breathing Disorders
Sinusitis
Migraines
Vertigo
Sleep Apnea
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Snoring
CFR works by inserting small balloons inside of the nasal cavity and quickly
inflating them. This technique is designed to unlock cranial fixations or induce
mobility in the cranial systems.
First, it is important to understand that our skulls are not made of a single solid
bone — especially the bones that surround our breathing passageways. These bones are
designed to move as we breathe to allow for an increased amount of air to enter our
lungs. When these bones don’t move normally, they can cause a variety of
issues related to breathing or even our neurological functions.
The CFR
process is designed to free the bones and allow them to begin moving again
which restores normal function and can reduce issues that patients are
experiencing.
The actual process of CFR may vary so you should discuss options with your medical
professional. However, many patients will find that treatment takes place on four
days scheduled within a seven to the ten-day period while the actual process of
inflating the balloons takes less than three seconds.
Many patients report
that the procedure feels like having water shot up your nose, but don’t report that
there is any pain. CFR is a procedure that does not require an overnight stay in the
hospital or long-term observation.
CFR patients have typically tried many different options to help relieve the effects
of their condition. CFR has been shown to not only improve many of the conditions
listed above but is also very cost-effective, especially when compared to
the cost of potential surgeries and recovery time.
There is no typical
patient when it comes to CFR treatment. In fact, CFR has been successfully
practiced on patients of all ages. Seniors are often treated for many of their
conditions that may be associated with advanced age. While on the other end of the
spectrum, CFR has been used to help infants who are experiencing a wide range of
their own issues. As well as adults and teenagers who have also seen a reduction in
the effects of many of the previously listed conditions with CFR
treatment.
Dr. Stober, one of the pioneers of CFR utilized this technique in order to help
children with Down’s Syndrome. One of the children that he helped was David Jones.
Mr. Jones was treated with the BNS (Bilateral Nasal Specific) method of CFR. His
care began in his childhood and continued when he was a young man. David attributes
his treatments to an increase in cognitive ability. This allowed him to live
independently and attend college. While attending college, he earned not just one,
but two degrees. He felt so strongly about the benefits of this technique that he
continued to educate others about its use.
The CFR method increased in popularity when it was featured in the E-Channel and
Celebrity News Magazine. Since then, more patients have started asking about and for
this treatment.
If you have any questions about this procedure, please call and schedule an appointment to speak with your chiropractor today. They have specific and specialized training on how to perform the procedure and will be able to determine if the issues that you are experiencing are likely to be helped by the CFR technique. Many patients have already experienced success with this technique, so why not see if you can be next?