CranioSacral Therapy is a very gentle non-invasive manual therapy offering pain relief, and pain management for a wide range of conditions. It is suitable for people of all ages including newborns and is very safe to have throughout pregnancy. This therapy is also wonderful for relaxation, stress relief, and improving health and wellbeing.
CranioSacral Therapy has a wide scope of conditions that it can alleviate including:
* headaches & migraines
* digestive problems
* balances hormone levels
* respiratory problems
* enhances fertility
* improves posture
* relieves physical pain and tension
* whiplash
* increases energy and vitality
* stiff joints
* enhances brain function & co-ordination
* sinusitis
* improves the immune system
* depression
* improves the function of organs
* post traumatic stress
* post-surgical dysfunction
* balances the emotions
What is CranioSacral therapy?
This profoundly effective, very safe and relaxing therapy, uses the bones of the cranium and sacrum as handles to access connective tissue deep within the body. Practitioners gently release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, thus enhancing the overall function of the body.
What happens during a session?
Throughout the session the client remains fully clothed. Light pressure is applied to certain areas of the body to identify and release restrictions in the fascia (connective tissue). Because the pressure is so gentle, the tissues do not tighten up in defence and so allows for very deep tissue release.
Sensations during and after sessions include: pain relief, full recovery or relief of condition, improved posture, an increase in relaxation and wellbeing.
Where does it come from?
The CranioSacral system was discovered by Dr John Upledger in the 1970s during a surgical operation. He has expanded and developed his work based on the findings of osteopath Dr G Sutherland. This system is comprised of the cranial bones, spinal column, sacrum, the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
