Cranial-sacral therapy consists of very fine, gentle movements to the bones in the cranium (skull) and sacrum. There are 22 bones in the cranium. The cranial-sacral system is considered a system of its own in the body and also entails the delicate membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain, the cranial bones, sacrum and the Cerebro-spinal fluid. This system has an inherent rhythm and this rhythm is what produces the Cerebro-spinal Fluid (CSF) in the body. The CSF bathes the whole nervous system and provides nutrition to the nervous system. The CSF also clears out the toxins in the nervous system. A full, normal Cranial-sacral rhythm is critical for maintaining a healthy nervous system. The cranial-sacral system also strongly influences the immune system and the whole lymphatic system.
This system can be significantly impacted by trauma that can occur at childbirth from the use of forceps, suction or a very prolonged labor/delivery. The cranial bones can become compressed and/or out of balance from the compression forces exerted on them from these different measures. As a result, the compression forces can cause a myriad of nervous system disorders ranging from sensory integration issues, delayed motor skills, learning disorders or autism spectrum conditions.
The treatment soothes the nervous system by restoring the natural rhythm and releasing any tension in the membranes of the brain and spinal cord. The treatment also releases the charge from any trauma or prolonged episodes of stress. The brain is a receptacle for our everyday life stresses. The brain and spinal cord are considered our bodies “mother board”. All communication flows through and from the brain and spinal cord and therefore its functioning affects the whole body. It would behoove us to have this system optimally operating. Cranial-sacral therapy is also extremely helpful for diminishing symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Lastly, children with chronic ear infections can greatly benefit from having the temporal bones mobilized and re-aligned. When these cranial bones are imbalanced the bones block the ear canals and as a result drainage can’t occur and this leads to chronic infections.
Please consider this form of treatment for these following conditions. The results from just a few treatments can be extraordinary. Give your nervous system the opportunity to receive and fire clear signals and to enhance its ingenuity!!
· Headaches and Migraine headaches
· Chronic ear infections
· Learning disorders
· Sensory integration issues
· Delayed motor skills
· Anxiety/Depression
· Trauma/prolonged periods of high stress