Cranial-Sacral Therapy
What is Cranial-Sacral Therapy?
Cranial-Sacral Therapy is a highly effective system of bodywork based in a simple and profound philosophy: that allows the body to correct itself. The hallmark of Cranial-Sacral Therapy is pain relief. Cranial-Sacral Therapy gently stimulates the body's reflexes for self-correction in a way that supports a person's own healing mechanisms. The result is seemingly effortless pain and tension relief, natural re-alignment, relaxation and a deep sense of wellbeing.
What Are The Benefits of Cranial-Sacral Therapy?
Cranial-Sacral Therapy helps people break the cycle of pain—without causing pain. It is very effective for recovering from injuries, surgery and stress. It aids recovery by reducing muscle tension, soothing the joints, increasing flexibility and range of movement, improving circulation and relaxing the entire body.
Pain eases with Cranial-Sacral Therapy. Function, structural alignment, balance and overall wellbeing improve. These benefits generally continue after the session is finished.
Sometimes the body's natural ability to remain balanced is short-circuited due to stress, injury, improper posture, emotional experiences, accident, or by over-taxing the body's limits. When the body is out of balance, it adapts to the best of its ability, but in the process, it may create patterns of even greater stress. The simplicity of the techniques means that practitioner and client may work together to re-educate dysfunctional patterns and restore normal functioning.
Comfort is a key consideration in an Cranial-Sacral Therapy session.
What Is A Cranial-Sacral Therapy Session Like?
Typically, Cranial-Sacral Therapy sessions last approximately an hour. Comfortable, loose fitting clothing is suggested to allow a full range of motion. The practitioner works with you to identify areas of discomfort, tension and pain as well as areas of comfort and ease of movement. Gentle movements, comfortable positioning, brief compressions and subtle contacts are used. No forceful movements or pressures are used.
Every Cranial-Sacral Therapy session is specifically designed around your individual needs. Your practitioner will rely on your verbal feedback to find the techniques which best facilitate your body's return to natural alignment. Typically, the relief of stress and tension lasts for days or longer after a session.
Your practitioner may suggest self-care release techniques you can do at home. These self-care techniques further aid in relieving pain, restoring function, and rebalancing the body.
Is Cranial-Sacral Therapy Right For Me?
Whether you are looking for relief from specific discomfort or a safe and effective way to ease stress and promote relaxation, Cranial-Sacral Therapy can be very beneficial. Cranial-Sacral Therapy is compatible with all healing systems. It is not a substitute for appropriate medical care, nutrition or exercise.
Cranial-Sacral Therapy can help with conditions such as:
- Headaches
- Back Pain
- Sprains/Strains
- Sports Injuries
- Acute Injuries
- Restricted Movement
- Knee Problems
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Neuromuscular Dysfunction
- Rib Pain
For specific conditions — check with your practitioner.
Physicians, surgeons, neurologists, chiropractors, and other health care professionals refer patients to Cranial-Sacral Therapy practitioners. These professionals find that a variety of physical and emotional conditions respond to Cranial-Sacral Therapy's non-invasive techniques.
