What is CranioSacral Therapy?
Using the pressure of about 5 grams, or the weight of a nickel, CranioSacral Therapy, or CST, is a gentle form of bodywork that releases restrictions throughout the body’s central nervous system by tracking the movement of the patient’s bones.
What conditions can CST treat?
Because it works directly with the central nervous system, CranioSacral Therapy is an effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions. Such as:
Headaches / Migraines
Chronic Neck & Back Pain
Autism
Depression / Anxiety
Motor-Coordination Impairments
TMJ Syndrome
Stress / Tension-Related Problems
Central Nervous System Disorders
Orthopedic Problems
Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
Chronic Neck & Back Pain
Autism
Depression / Anxiety
Motor-Coordination Impairments
TMJ Syndrome
Stress / Tension-Related Problems
Central Nervous System Disorders
Orthopedic Problems
Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
Scoliosis
Learning Disabilities
Chronic Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Connective-Tissue Disorders
Neurovascular / Immune Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Surgical Dysfunction
Colic
And Many Other Conditions
Learning Disabilities
Chronic Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Connective-Tissue Disorders
Neurovascular / Immune Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Surgical Dysfunction
Colic
And Many Other Conditions
How does CST work?
CranioSacral refers to the cranium at the top of the spine and the sacrum located at the base of the spine. The spinal chord is encased in a series of membranes to which the bones attach. Cerebral spinal fluid circulates within this system creating a pulse-like rhythm that is tracked by the therapist who monitors this rhythm to pinpoint the source of an obstruction or stress. Once a source has been located, the therapist assists the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help the body self-correct.
CranioSacral refers to the cranium at the top of the spine and the sacrum located at the base of the spine. The spinal chord is encased in a series of membranes to which the bones attach. Cerebral spinal fluid circulates within this system creating a pulse-like rhythm that is tracked by the therapist who monitors this rhythm to pinpoint the source of an obstruction or stress. Once a source has been located, the therapist assists the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help the body self-correct.
Photography by Marcus Donner