Craniosacral therapy

Infant receiving craniosacral therapy

Have you ever heard of Craniosacral therapy?  It is a light touch therapy dealing with the Craniosacral system.  The function of the craniosacral system is the production, circulation, and the reabsorption of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Normally, the production and re-absorption of the CSF produces a continuous rise and fall of pressure.  When there is a buildup of pressure from dysfunction in the system, it can lead to dysfunction in the body.  It is so gentle, it is often used on newborn babies.  Practioners use a soft touch, usually no greater than 5 grams of pressure (the weight of a nickel) to release restrictions in the Craniosacral system to improve the function of the central nervous system.  It can be used as a preventative health measure for its ability to improve resistance to disease.  It is also effective for a range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction including headaches, migraines, acute and chronic pain, sinus problems, head trauma, TMJ dysfuntion, and neck pain.  People have aslo had good results with dizziness/vertigo, ear/hearing problems, visual disturbances, depression , and short term memory probems.  Some of the issues thatcraniosacral therapy has helped treat in newborns and infants are nursing issues (including weak suck or difficulties latching), colic, issues with a forceps delivery, sleep disturbances, ear infections, and torticollis.  In older children, it can help with learning difficulties, speech disorders, ear infections, and bedwetting.

Adult receiving craniosacral therapy

If you think craniosacral therapy is something that can help you or your child, please contact us.

Child receiving craniosacral therapy

1 Comment

  1. Sue-Brown Henry
    February 17, 2012

    One of the reasons I became a massage therapist was the success I received from craniosacral therapy after an auto accident. I continually relieve pain and tension in my clients neck, back, jaw, hips, etc. using craniosacral therapy.

    However, it is also great to release other symthoms. I had a client come in for a massage, but told me that she had also had ear pain. Her doctor advised her it was fluid, not an infection. In my accessment, it was apparent that the flow to her jaw was interrupted. With the lightest touch on her jawbone, after just a few minutes, her whole jaw shifted. She immediately began to drain. Four months later, the fluid was just beginning to build again. We adjusted it for the second time. It is now about 3 years and her jaw and ear remain fine.

    Craniosacral therapy is awesome!

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