There are seven bones in the skull that allow some movement and craniosacral therapy attempts to restore this movement to the way it should be. This removes tension from the spinal cord and improves function of the nerves helping the body to heal.
The correct movement of the spinal fluid allows the nerves from the spinal cord to receive the right amount of nutrients letting the nervous system stimulate organs, muscles and tissues and creating better health.
Sessions are on a massage table, usually clothed. It uses a series of gentle holding, some involving the cranium or scull and the sacrum (bottom of the spine) with light manipulation. The therapist feels the ebb and flow of your spinal fluid and holds certain points to stimulate it in the right direction. Treatment may be weekly or monthly depending on the problem and the cost is usually around $70. Some health funds do rebate on this.
It can work on any part of your body because the nerve impulses affect everything. Compressed nerves can make you feel unwell, cause depression, pain, bad digestion, headaches etc.
Sometimes pressure on or in the cranial or facial bones can lead to jaw clenching and the therapy releases this pressure thereby lowering the incidence of headaches or migraines. It can also help with kidney and digestive function when it adjusts around the spinal areas that affect those organs.
It is best used for nerve impingement, after effects of surgery, allergies, chronic fatigue, dental problems, headaches or depression. Because it is gentle it is okay during pregnancy and for babies and children and there are no known side effects. There can, however, be emotional shifts in your perspective that can help you in a positive way.
As with any therapy you need to find what is right for you.
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