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Cranio-Sacral Therapy

Osteopathic research has shown that the head bones rhythmically move in coordination with the sacrum.  There is movement of the cranial bones and all the body tissues in a subtle, rhythmic pattern as the cerebrospinal fluid ebbs and flows.  If there is restriction to that motion (from trauma, tissue damage or even  traumatic memories), a person can have reduced adaptabilities to the stresses of life. Cranio-Sacral therapy is an alternative therapy that treats the imbalance in the cranio-sacral motion of the bones of the skull. 

Cranio-Sacral therapy is like floating on water. Some people feel as if they are drifting in and out of sleep. Others have reported that they felt flow of energy in their chakra system. The sessions increase relaxation, bring a deeper sense of one's own body, and can enhance well-being. The profound changes have been  attributed to the effect upon the Autonomic Nervous System. Sessions are conducted fully clothed and at the end you are fully awake, alert and energized.

The gentle, non-invasive Cranio-Sacral therapy technique has been found to be effective in treating headaches, back pain, TMJ dysfunction, motor coordination, eye problems, dyslexia, depression and anxiety, hyperactivity, and other central nervous system problems.

There are a variety of approaches to working with the skeletal/cerebro-spinal fluid system including those of osteopathic physicians Dr. John Upledger and Dr. Solihin Thom.

For further information download Craniosacral Therapy Essay by Dr. Wilson


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