The Nasal Specific Technique (NST) is based on the work of William G Sutherland, D.O (1873-1954). Dr. Sutherland began to investigate the body’s mechanical function and identify the body’s living anatomy (i.e flow of cranial fluid, texture of tissues, compression of bones, ect.). He did more to advance the concepts of “Self Healing” than any other osteopath of his generation.

Dr. Sutherland established the common sense principle that the body’s central nervous system was in “constant rhythmic motion”. This motion is essential factor in human health and sustaining life.

Dr. Sutherland is best known for viewing the human body as a sophisticated “machine” believing that dysfunction or impairment in one area was bound to compromise the entire structure.

Technique
When skull chambers are congested and the sutures are locked, the results can be uncomfortable (see conditions listed below). To remedy this, a small balloon is inserted into the nasal passages and then quickly inflated and deflated. This is performed four times on each side of the nasal passages. By pressurizing the inside of the cranium, the small bones of the skull are expanded. This expansion unlocks the sutures and chambers within the skull to normal function.

The NST is by no means a cure-all. However, for patients who have the below-mentioned conditions, the procedure can be miraculous.

• sinus congestion
• chronic sinus infections
• deviated septum’s
• headaches/migraines
• cognitive problems associated with concussions
• learning and informational processing problems
• snoring problems and sleep apnea
• need for sinus surgery