Every person's body has its own craniosacral rhythm, or movement created by the pulsatile filtration of cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds the brain and spinal cord.  In states of dysfunction, this rhythm can become altered. Craniosacral therapy involves the assessment of this rhythm, which can be altered via gentle manipulation of the bones of the skull and sacrum.

Fascial Restrictions

This type of treatment can also release fascial restrictions. The fascia is a layer of connective tissue that covers the entire body beneath the surface of the skin and connects to the bones of the skull and sacrum.  Injury, illness, and pain patterns can all cause restrictions to form in the fascial layer.  Interrupting and reversing a disease process can be attained by releasing these fascial restrictions.

Treatment

Craniosacral therapy is exceedingly gentle and non-invasive.  The craniosacral rhythm is very subtle and therefore requires subtle palpation skills.  Most people find craniosacral sessions very relaxing and, if they are in pain, experience some relief from pain during and after the session.  Craniosacral therapy is an ideal treatment for many conditions, including: