08/04/2026
Have some new followers recently- here is a little info on Craniosacral therapy ๐
๐What Is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch, manual therapy that releases tensions, as well as restrictions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve overall health.
CST was developed by Osteopathic Physician, John E. Upledger after extensive clinical research at Michigan State University.
๐What Conditions Can Be Helped By CranioSacral Therapy?
CST complements the body's natural healing processes. CST is reported by clients to be effective in helping to relieve a wide range of symptoms associated with:
Autism
Cancer Treatment
Central Nervous System Disorders
Chronic Fatigue
Concussion Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Headaches and Migraines
Infant and Childhood Disorders
Neck and Back Pain
Orthopedic Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injuries
Stress and Tension Related Disorders
TMJ Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
๐How Does CranioSacral Therapy Work?
Few structures have as much influence over the body's ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system. And few systems have as much impact on the central nervous system as the craniosacral system the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord. Every day your body endures stresses and strains, and your structures work to compensate for them. Unfortunately, these changes often cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system, which can then cause tension to form around the brain and spinal cord.
The result is a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and potentially every other system it interacts with. Fortunately, such restrictions can be detected and corrected using simple methods of touch. Generally using about 5 grams of pressure (about the weight of a nickel), the CST practitioner uses his or her hands to evaluate the craniosacral system by gently feeling various locations of the body to test for the ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing around the brain and spinal cord.
Soft touch techniques are then used to release restrictions in any tissues influencing the craniosacral system. By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing the body's ability to self-correct, CranioSacral Therapy is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions.
