Craniosacral Therapy is especially effective treatment for headache,
Tmj, dizziness, whiplash, back pain, pituitary tumor, ADD, insomnia,
depression, anxiety, Bell's palsy, tendonitis, shoulder and back
pain.
The Craniosacral
System
The Craniosacral System extends from the bones of the skull (cranium)
down to the tailbone (sacrum) and includes the membranes and cerebrospinal
fluid surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord.
This system
produces a wave like motion as CSF is secreted, circulated and
reabsorbed. The "cranial wave" is transmitted through
the meningeal membranes to the cranium, sacrum and connective
tissues throughout the whole body.
How CST
Works
The Cranial Wave is transmitted throughout the body by fascia.
This is a type of connective tissue that is continuous from the
top of the head to the tips of the toes and invests all the organs,
muscles, and bones.
The Cranial
wave can be felt anywhere on the body as a rhythmic broadening
and narrowing of the cranial bones, sacrum, and fascia at the
rate of 6-12 times a minute.
The amplitude and vitality of the cranial wave can give us vital
information about a persons overall state of health. We can use
the cranial wave to tell us exactly where a restriction in the
body is located.
What
is a Restriction?
A restriction refers to fascia that lacks its usual glide and
elasticity. This can be caused by stress, trauma, surgery, hormone
imbalances, fever or chemicals.
A
restriction has a diminished cranial wave movement through it
and tends to pull in surrounding tissue. With this understanding
we can use the cranial wave as a diagnostic tool to point us toward
the most restricted area's in the body.
Treatment
This work is founded on the belief that the body itself knows
how to heal itself and will provide the lead in any treatment.
Once
we localize a restriction we use very light pressure to start
the process of unwinding and releasing. We then follow with the
direction the body is moving to bring about a stillpoint (pause)
in the rhythm. This then allows the body to reset itself and move
in a more functional way. Thus the body's wisdom and rate of healing
is always honored.
