Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST)

Cranial Sacral TherapyCranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method that works on the fluid system that surrounds the brain and spine. This system nourishes the nervous system and eliminates wastes. It is a very light work that is deeply relaxing. CST can cause some astonishing affects by improving the nervous system and eliminating deeply held traumas.

Like the pulse of the cardiovascular system, the CranioSacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body.

Using a very light touch, skilled practitioners can monitor this rhythm at key body areas to pinpoint the source of an obstruction or stress.

Once a source has been determined, they can assist the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help the body self-correct. This simple action is often all it takes to remove a restriction. Other times, CST may be combined with other complementary therapies to help restore the body to it's optimum functioning level.

Typical treatment session

In a typical session the client remains clothed and lies on their back (if possible) on the treatment table.

The therapist may place their hands on key evaluation areas such as the ankles, head, neck, lower back, assessing the state of the client's Cranial Sacral system.

The treatment itself involves the application of very light forces applied by the therapist's hands. Limbs may be picked up and moved gently and slowly as the body tissues are allowed to 'unwind' themselves. A typical session lasts an hour.

It's Uses

It's far-reaching effects enable Cranial Sacral Therapy to be useful for a wide scope of health problems, including:

  • Headache
  • Migraine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Digestive problems
  • Chronic back pain
  • Depression
  • Strokes
  • Brain and spinal cord injuries
  • Problems of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • M.E.
  • Menstrual problems
  • Menopausal problems
  • Arthritis (osteo & rheumatoid)
  • TMJ dysfunction (jaw problems)
  • Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Post-operative adhesions
  • Dyslexia & Dyscalclia
  • Allergies
  • Neuralgia
  • Sinusitis
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo
  • High & low blood pressure

History

CranioSacral Therapy was developed by Dr. John Upledger, an osteopathic physician and surgeon.

From 1975 to 1983, whilst professor of biomechanics at Michigan state university, Dr. Upledger led a team of twenty-seven scientists in a research project to examine and evaluate the CranioSacral system.

This research and extensive clinical application enabled Dr. Upledger to develop CranioSacral