CranioSacral Therapy
What is Craniosacral Therapy (CST)?
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment that helps relieve pain and tension stored in the body. The treatment is based on the premise that the entire body is connected and interrelated at all levels. A CST treatment involves examining the membranes and the movement of fluids around the central nervous system to help relieve tension, eliminate pain and re-teach the body to heal itself. CST boosts your overall health and promotes a general feeling of well-being.
What can you expect from a Craniosacral Therapy (CST) session?
During a CST treatment, a trained therapist will use her hands to identify troubled areas of your body. By applying gentle pressure to points on the cranial bones and the sacrum, your muscles and organs naturally release stress and improve the functioning.
CST is a very relaxing, sensory experience with soft lighting and music. You will leave your session with a sense of deep relaxation and rest.
What conditions can Craniosacral Therapy (CST) treat?
CST is used to treat a variety of chronic pain and degeneration of cells. CST is often used to treat the source and symptoms of headaches, neck pain, and even the side effects of cancer treatment. Here are other conditions CST has been used to treat:
- chronic pain
- fibromyalgia
- migraine and headaches
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- fascial adhesions
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- neuralgia
- neurodegenerative diseases
- Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ)
- stroke
- post-concussion syndrome
- speech impairment
- epilepsy
Is CranioSacral Therapy (CST) suitable for everyone?
CST is a gentle, pain-free therapy that is safe for adults and children. However, if you are experiencing the following symptoms or conditions, consult your healthcare practitioner before booking your CST appointment:
- a recent concussion
- cerebral swelling
- structural defects in the cerebellum such as Arnold-Chiari malformation
- brain aneurysm
- traumatic brain or head injury
- blood clots
- any disorder that causes instability of cerebral fluid pressure, flow or build-up
