Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system. It is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Using a soft touch, generally no greater than 5 grams or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.

By complementing, and encouraging, the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventative and supportive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, balance the central nervous system, balance hormones, and improve a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

Autism	Emotional Difficulties	Motor-Coordination Impairments	Scoliosis
Chronic Fatigue	Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders	Neurovascular or Immune Disorders	Stress and Tension-Related Problems
Chronic Neck and Back Pain	Infantile Disorders	Orthopedic Problems	Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
CNS Disorders	Learning Disabilities	Post-Surgical Dysfunction	Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Colic	Migraine Headaches	Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

CST is commonly recommended to patients undergoing Orthodontic treatment to relieve pressure, pain, and stress to the mandible and accompanying bone structures and to reduce headaches resulting from braces and dental appliances. It is also highly recommended for newborn children to balance the cranio sacral system, which gets traumatized during the birthing process. Restless and irritable newborns and infants often find relief with CST.

CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John Upledger following extensive scientific studies at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.