Personal Care Physio - Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy

How did it Begin?
CranioSacral Therapy dates back to 1970 when osteopathic physician John E. Upledger first witnessed the rhythmic movement of the craniosacral system during a spinal surgery.

In 1975 at the Osteopathic College at Michigan State university, as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics, he led a team of anatomists, physiologists, biophysicists and bioengineers to test and document the influence of therapy on the craniosacral system and demonstrate how light-touch therapy could be used to evaluate and treat malfunctions involving the brain and spinal cord.

Because of its effect on so many body functions, CranioSacral Therapy is practiced today by a wide variety of health care professionals.

What is CranioSacral Therapy?
The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum (tailbone area).

Since this vital system influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord, an imbalance or restriction in it could potentially cause any number of sensory motor or neurological disabilities. These problems could include motor-coordination impairments, learning disabilities and other health challenges.

CranialSacral Therapy is a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate these negative effects of stress on your central nervous system. You also benefit from better overall health and resistance to disease.

How is it Performed?
During CranioSacral Therapy the patient is fully clothed. Using a light touch – generally no more than the weight of a nickel – the practitioner monitors the rhythm of the craniosacral system to detect potential restrictions and imbalances. The therapist then uses delicate manual techniques to release those problem areas and relieve undue pressure on the brain and spinal cord.

A CranialSacral Therapy session can last from 15 minutes to more than an hour.

Cranial Sacral Therapy alleviates:
• Migraines and Headaches
• Chronic Neck and Back Pain
• Motor-Coordination Impairments
• Stress and Tension-Related Problems
• Infantile Disorders
• Traumatic Brain/Spinal Cord Injuries
• Chronic Fatigue
• Scoliosis
• Central Nervous System Disorders
• Emotional Difficulties
• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
• Learning Disabilities
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Orthopedic Problems
• And Many Other Conditions