Myra Buller Physical Therapy

03/12/2026

This is so interesting!

Cranial Nerve 0 (CN 0) is known as the Terminal Nerve. It is a small and often overlooked cranial nerve located near the olfactory nerve (CN I).

1. Definition
The terminal nerve (cranial nerve zero) is a collection of microscopic nerve fibers found on the ventral surface of the frontal lobe, close to the olfactory bulb and tract.

2. Discovery
It was first described in 1913 by Felix Pinkus.

3. Anatomical Course
Originates from neurons in the nasal mucosa.
Fibers pass through the cribriform plate.
Terminate in areas of the forebrain, especially the hypothalamus and septal nuclei.

4. Function (Proposed)

The exact function is not fully established, but evidence suggests roles in:

1. Pheromone detection
Possibly related to chemical signals affecting social or sexual behavior.

2. Reproductive neuroendocrine regulation
Contains neurons related to GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone).

3. Modulation of autonomic and limbic activity

5. Clinical Significance

It may be involved in reproductive behavior and hormonal signaling.

Developmentally related to migration of GnRH neurons; abnormalities may contribute to Kallmann syndrome.

6. Why It Is Called “Cranial Nerve Zero”
It lies anterior to cranial nerve I, so some anatomists labeled it nerve 0 rather than including it in the traditional 12 cranial nerves.

7. Important Characteristics

Very thin and microscopic.
Present in humans and many vertebrates.
Often not visible in routine gross dissection.

Clinical Pearl (Neurology)
Some neuroanatomists believe the terminal nerve provides a direct pathway between the nasal cavity and hypothalamic reproductive centers, bypassing classical olfactory circuits.

03/10/2026

How gentle is Craniosacral Therapy?

During a session, Myra uses only about five grams of pressure—roughly the weight of a nickel. With this light touch, she gently holds areas like the feet, head, or sacrum to listen to the body’s subtle rhythms.

These rhythms reflect how the nervous system and tissues are functioning. By tuning into them, CST helps release tension, restore balance, and support the body’s natural ability to heal.

Sometimes the most powerful healing begins with the lightest touch.

💛 Learn more or schedule a session at myrabuller.com

03/05/2026

What an important message for the end of the week!

When you intentionally focus on the good in your life, your brain literally rewires itself through a process called neuroplasticity, strengthening neural pathways associated with positive emotions and making it more likely to find more good in the future. Repeatedly focusing on positive experiences builds new neural connections, much like physical exercise strengthens muscles, which can change your perspective, emotional patterns and stress responses over time.

To elaborate, your brain is constantly changing based on your experiences, thoughts and emotions. When intentionally direct your attention toward what is good, safe or meaningful, you strengthen neural circuits linked to reward or positive experiences.

By consistently practicing positive habits like gratitude, mindfulness, or positive affirmations, you are building and reinforcing the neural pathways that make it easier to notice and access positive feelings. This can make positive experiences feel more natural and automatic.

The opposite is also true, however. If you repeatedly focusing on negative thoughts or stress, your brain will strengthen those pathways, making it more efficient in spotting threats and problems.

Over time, the consistent focus on the good can shift your brain’s default setting, making it more likely to see solutions, hope and possibility in your daily life.

This isn’t about ignoring negative situations but about actively training your mind to recognize the full picture, including the positive aspects. Consciously choosing where to place your attention is a powerful way to shape your thoughts, feelings and reactions.

03/03/2026

Craniosacral Therapy is for all ages — from newborns to adults.

Because CST works by gently supporting the nervous system and releasing deep tension, it can benefit a wide range of conditions, including:
✨ Migraines & headaches
✨ Neck pain & TMJ
✨ Constipation
✨ Scoliosis
✨ Trauma recovery
✨ Lip/tongue tie or torticollis in infants
✨ Discomfort during difficult pregnancies

And that’s just the beginning.

CST is non-invasive, extremely gentle, and designed to help the body restore balance naturally.

💛 Whether you’re seeking relief for yourself or support for your baby, Myra is here to help.

Learn more or schedule at myrabuller.com

02/26/2026

A great reminder from the Upledger Institute International to make time for you and prioritize your health and wellness!

Make time for YOU.

Your body and nervous system carry more than you realize. Upledger CranioSacral Therapy uses a gentle touch to help release tension, support balance, and promote whole-body wellness.

Prioritize your health. You deserve it.

Curious to try it?
Find a certified therapist near you at Upledger.com → Find a Therapist Tab.

02/24/2026

“When our first child saw Myra, he completely transformed. He couldn’t move from sitting into crawling, and after just one session he was calmer, happier, and so relaxed. It was like his body had finally been released. He started crawling less than a month later once that tension was gone.

So when our second baby, Caroline, was born, we knew exactly who to call.

In the hospital, she wouldn’t turn her head to the left and had trouble breastfeeding on one side. We could tell there was tension in her neck and body. After just one session with Myra, her neck was freed up so much. She could extend and move it more than ever before. She started feeding successfully and could comfortably turn her head to the left.

Seeing the difference so quickly was incredible. We are so grateful for Myra and the gentle work she does for babies.” -Alexis, Caroline's Mom

02/19/2026

🖐️✨ Did you know humans may have a “remote touch” sense?
New research suggests that our brains can detect and respond to nearby touch—even when we’re not physically contacted. Scientists are calling it a possible “seventh sense,” where the nervous system perceives subtle changes in the space around the body.

This discovery reinforces something Craniosacral Therapy practitioners have long understood:
The body is incredibly sensitive. It doesn’t just respond to force—it responds to intention, proximity, and subtle shifts in the nervous system.

🌿 CST uses an extremely light touch (about the weight of a nickel) to work with the body’s natural rhythms. Because the nervous system is so finely tuned, even gentle contact can support profound shifts in regulation, relaxation, and healing.

The science continues to catch up to what many patients already feel—subtle doesn’t mean insignificant.

💛 Learn more about how gentle touch supports healing at myrabuller.com

A new study suggests humans can sense hidden objects without touching them, by detecting faint movements in sand. This unexpected form of “remote touch” challenges traditional ideas about how the sense of touch works.

02/17/2026

💜💛💚 Happy Mardi Gras! 💜💛💚

Throwing it back to Mardi Gras years past with these fun memories! 🎭✨

Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, laughter, good company, and lots of safe celebrations. Whether you’re catching beads, watching from home, or simply enjoying the spirit of the season, may your Mardi Gras be festive and full of happy moments.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎉

02/12/2026

Did you know your body can remember trauma—even if your mind doesn’t?

Studies show that trauma is often stored in the autonomic nervous system and amygdala, triggering what’s called the “anniversary effect.” As certain dates approach—like the time of year when a loss, injury, or traumatic event occurred—your body may respond with anxiety, fatigue, muscle tension, headaches, or even panic, without consciously knowing why.

This is the body’s memory at work—reacting through implicit memory stored deep in the nervous system.

🌿 Craniosacral Therapy (CST) gently supports the release of that stored tension by calming the nervous system, bringing awareness to what’s held in the body, and helping shift it out of survival mode.

✨ CST may help with:
• Anxiety and stress tied to past trauma
• Chronic pain with no clear cause
• Insomnia or emotional overwhelm
• Seasonal or unexplained mood shifts

Trauma doesn’t always speak in words—but the body remembers. And with the right support, it can also begin to release.

💛 Learn more or schedule a session at myrabuller.com

Studies confirm that the body and brain, particularly through the autonomic nervous system and amygdala, store trauma, often triggering physical, emotional or behavioral reactions around the anniversary of a traumatic event. Known as the “anniversary effect”, this phenomenon also manifests as sudden anxiety, panic, physical pain (headaches, stomach aches), and flashbacks, even if the conscious mind has forgotten the exact date.

🗂️Key Aspects of Body Memory and Trauma Anniversaries:

📑The “Anniversary Effect”: The body and nervous system can trigger reactions such as increased adrenaline, muscle tension, or fatigue, upon approaching a date associated with a past trauma.

📑Implicit Memory: Trauma is often stored as implicit (unconscious) memories in the brain and nervous system, which means it influences behavior and physical sensations without conscious awareness.

📑Physical Symptoms: Instead of, or in addition to, conscious memories, trauma may surface as panic attacks, insomnia, heart problems, fatigue, dissociation, anxiety, depression, and even physical pain.

📑Biological Mechanism: Traumatic events can keep the nervous system on “high alert” (survival mode), causing the body to react to cues - including seasonal or calendar markers-as if the danger is happening again.

📑Long-Term Impact: If unaddressed, this body memory can lead to, or worsen, chronic health conditions such as autoimmune issues, cardiovascular problems, or immune system suppression.

02/10/2026

What does Craniosacral Therapy feel like?

During a CST session, people often experience a wide range of gentle, sensory responses—each one a sign that the body is beginning to unwind and heal.

✨ You might feel:
• Deep relaxation
• Subtle pulsations
• A warm or cool sensation
• “Pins and needles”
• Emotions, memories, or even colors
• Or… you may just fall asleep! 😴

Every body responds in its own unique way. What they all have in common? A chance to pause, reset, and let go.

💛 Learn more or schedule a session at myrabuller.com

02/05/2026

Anxiety is strange and complex. It is, however, rooted in physiological responses inside us. Anxiety is much more than faulty emotion circuits. We can learn to reframe sensations and be free to respond differently, using simple tools and practices.

In times like these, it’s key that you consistently put down some roots and find ways to wake your body up.

Grounding is about creating safety and connection in the present moment. And, essentially, grounding is about connection with the body.

Many people are experiencing more anxiety than usual with all of the global challenges we face.

Whether you’d like some guidance for your own anxiety, or you’re working with people who need extra support, the practice of grounding can help you to create more freedom and ease.

Anxiety is strange and complex. It is, however, rooted in physiological responses inside us. Anxiety is much more than faulty emotion circuits. We can learn to reframe sensations and be free to respond differently, using simple tools and practices.

In times like these, it’s key that you consistently put down some roots and find ways to wake your body up.

Grounding is about creating safety and connection in the present moment. And, essentially, grounding is about connection with the body.

02/04/2026

A Prayer to Saint Dymphna for Crippling Anxiety

Saint Dymphna,
beloved daughter of God and gentle protector of troubled minds,
we come to you carrying fear we can barely explain.

Some of us wake up already exhausted.
Some of us can’t breathe through the panic.
Some of us smile on the outside while our hearts race in silence.
Some of us are holding on by a thread.

Saint Dymphna, you know this pain.
You know what it is to live with fear pressing in,
to feel unsafe inside your own thoughts,
to carry wounds that others cannot see.

We ask you—please—intercede for us.

Pray for our minds when anxiety takes over.
Pray for our bodies when panic feels unbearable.
Pray for our hearts when we feel trapped, hopeless, or overwhelmed.

Intercede for our loved ones who suffer quietly,
for those afraid to ask for help,
for those whose anxiety has become crippling,
for those who feel so tired they wonder if they can keep going.

Wrap us in God’s peace when our thoughts spiral.
Calm the storms inside us when we cannot calm them ourselves.
Help us remember that fear does not define us
and that this suffering is not the end of our story.

Saint Dymphna,
stand beside us in the darkest moments.
Ask God to strengthen us when we feel weak,
to protect us when our minds feel unsafe,
and to give us the courage to seek help, healing, and rest.

Remind us that we are not broken.
Remind us that we are not alone.
Remind us that God is near—even here.

We place ourselves, and those we love, into your care.
Intercede for us now and always.

Amen.

Prayers at https://asking-him.com/pray/