Craniosacral therapy (CST) is an alternative medicinal therapy, which is a subtle and profound healing form assisting the body’s natural ability for self repair. This therapy was developed by Dr. John Upledger.In a typical craniosacral therapy session the patient usually lies down on a treatment couch, fully-clothed. The therapist’s will then make contact by placing their hands on the patient.
According to the therapy, placing of the hands on patient’s body allow in tuning which is a term in craniosacral therapy system. This contact is made carefully so as to ease the patient with what is happening.
Practioners utilize this technique and try loosening and releasing restrictions or ‘blockages’ in the body that are causing pain and dysfunction. When these ‘blockages’ are removed, the overall functioning of the central nervous system and the body is improved. The therapist gently works with the skull and the spine, diaphragms and fascia. This eases the restrictions of nerve passages and the misaligned bones are restored to their proper position.
During the therapy, you will notice a sense of deep relaxation which will last throughout the session. This therapy is used to treat mental stress, migraines, neck and back pain and TMJ syndrome. Craniosacral therapy also gives relief from pains and physical aches, acute and chronic diseases, psychological and emotional disturbances. Hence, this therapy helps to develop health, well-being and vitality.
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle therapy and is suitable for everyone from babies to elderly people. This treatment can raise vitality and improve the body’s capacity for self-repair.
