What is CranioSacral Therapy?
1. It is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating, and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the CranioSacral system. This system is comprised of the membrane and the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds, and protects the brain, and spinal cord.
2. Also referred to as CST. This therapy releases tensions deep within the body-to relieve pain, dysfunction, and improve whole-body health and performance. Aiding the body in self-healing and regulation, by releasing muscular tension, pain, and balancing the nervous system.
The CranioSacral system:
· This system creates, circulates, and reabsorbs the cerebrospinal fluid. It operates as a semi-closed hydraulic system contained within the dura mater (which envelops the brain and spinal cord).
· In a healthy and balanced system, the body is able to accommodate pressure changes. If there is dysfunction within the system, a buildup of pressure can occur in certain areas, and contribute to ill health and dysfunction within the body-including the central nervous system.
· Everything in your body is connected through fascia, or connective tissue. The fascia mimics spider web-like connections throughout the body that allow for stability, mobility, and attachment points for muscles. Over time, fascial changes can become restricted due to many factors such as overuse, disease, stress, trauma, genetics etc.
· CST is thought to improve efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation, self-correction and self-healing.
· CST theory and practice is based on understanding the continuous subtle movements of the cranial bones. This rhythm is understood as a response to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fluctuations within the spinal cord and brain environment. The subtle movement extends outward to the entire body, in response to the fluid pressure changes around the central nervous system.
What does a session look like?
· The treatment session begins with a consultation with your therapist to identify areas of focus.
· The therapist uses gentle pressure techniques to assess the existence of possible disruptions and/or restrictions in your fascial system. Light touch and fascial release may help your muscles and organs naturally relieve stress, which improves function. Other patients often report feeling a sense of deep relaxation.
· The therapist gently works with the whole body including the spine and the skull, and its cranial sutures, diaphragms, and fascia. Craniosacral therapists are able to detect disturbances in the cranial/sacral rhythm to help them identify areas of dysfunction, such as cranial, sutural, membrane and other soft tissue restrictions in the body.
· Patients remain clothed during a treatment, and these sessions are generally one hour long.
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