CranioSacral Technique refers to the link between the cranium or head and sacrum, the bone at the base of your spine. For decades (since the early 1900's) various forms of cranial manipulation have been used to treat a range of conditions, from headaches and ear infections to stroke, spinal cord injury and nervous system disorders.
Everyone is familiar with the body's cardiac rhythm and the rhythm of your breath. Yet there is a third important life-sustaining rhythm called the craniosacral rhythm that results from the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spine. The craniosacral system is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
The craniosacral therapist is skilled at feeling this subtle movement and areas of restriction in the skull, spine, sacrum, joints and muscles. Areas of restriction lead to decrease in nerve transmission, flow of vital fluids and then to symptoms of pain and discomfort. These areas of restriction lead to stresses of the system and contribute to dysfunction and poor health. The touch is extremely gentle and sensitive, so your treatment will be relaxing and enjoyable.
What can CranioSacral therapy do for your health?
Craniosacral therapy is a hands-on approach that involves "listening with the fingers" to the body's subtle rhythms and any patterns of inertia and congestion. The emphasis of treatment is to encourage and enhance the body's own self-healing and self-regulating capabilities, even in the most acute pathologies.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, craniosacral therapy is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems.
Common conditions helped with CranioSacral therapy?
Children's
Health: ear and sinus infections, headaches, eye problems, Colic,
Hyperactivity, ADD, and teeth grinding.
Adult
Health: headaches, migraines, sinusitis, insomnia, chronic pain,
traumatic injury, stress and tension-related problems, depression/anxiety,
TMJ, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Post-traumatic Stress
Disorder.
What to expect in a treatment session
CranioSacral therapy uses very light touch and is suitable for people of all ages, including babies, children and the elderly, and can be effective in acute or chronic cases. You will lie comfortably on a treatment table while only removing shoes and jewelry.
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