Cranio-Sacral Therapy

What is Cranio-Sacral Therapy?

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle and yet profound form of treatment which assists the body’s natural abilities for self-repair. It was first developed by osteopaths in the USA who found that all cells and structures in the body are constantly moving following what is called the Cranio-sacral rhythm. This very subtle rhythmic movement is best felt through the cerebrospinal fluid that protects the brain and spinal cord.

How Does it work?

In response to physical knocks, emotional stress or trauma, the body’s tissues contract; over time these restrictions can lead to discomfort, pain and disease. By listening to the cranio-sacral rhythm and gently re-aligning the body, therapists are able to gently release restrictions and free nerve pathways. This helps increase physical vitality and well being. Sessions are deeply relaxing and allow you to let go of pain and trauma which may have been stored in the body for a very long time.

Cranio-sacral therapy is beneficial to anyone including babies who often suffer shock during their time in the womb or during the birth process.

 Which conditions can it help?

Apart from general well-being, CranioSacral Therapy is particularly good for:

• Headaches
• Back pain
• Trauma – post operations, accidents
• Impact injuries
• Repetitive strain
• Menstrual Pain
• Muscular aches
• Cerebral Palsy
• Sciatica
• Chronic Fatigue
• Stroke
• Stress
• Old injuries
• Emotional problems
• During Pregnancy
• Birth Trauma
• Poor feeding and sleeping patterns in babies
• Colic