Cranial Sacral and Massage Therapy
William Garner Sutherland ‘ Osteopath ‘ developed this practice of Cranial Osteopathy in the 1930′s. A drug free hands on technique of gentle manipulation of the skull , practitioners of this therapy relieves tension and pain, bringing the bodies balance back into harmony. Practitioners of this alternative therapy believe that gentle manipulation of the skull can relieve pain and tension, bringing the body back in balance. A non-obtrusive environment of which the body heals itself and relaxes, cranio-sacral balancing as a result of fusion of two separate discoveries. Early this century, William G. Sutherland, was very impressed by the fact bones of the skull were naturally designed to move in relation to each other. Practitioners worldwide are trained by the Upledger Institute. Generally consider safe , but not all therapists have a background in physiology , anatomy and osteopathy. Cranial Sacral Osteopathy is specially suitable for newborn babies and young children.
Cranio-sacral therapy is practiced by a plethora of health professionals most commonly physical therapists, massage therapists and chiropractors – who employ a touch equivalent to the weight of a nickel. As a result of this tender technique, many clients claim that they can fall asleep during their CST sessions and have a feeling of weightlessness.
The theory behind cranio-sacral therapy is that when blockages occur in spinal fluid, an unharmonious balance in the body can occur, resulting in muscle and joint strain, emotional disturbances and the improper operation of the bodys organs and central nervous system. Practitioners believe that until the spinal fluid is naturally allowed to move freely around the body, the central nervous system and the bodys other major organs and muscles will be put off balance and put at risk of sickness and injury.
During your cranio-sacral therapy session, you will lie facing upwards on a massage table. You can opt to be fully-clothed or you can wear a gown. The massage therapist will lightly manipulate various areas of your body including your bones, skull, spine, pelvis and soft tissues to clear any blockages of cerebrospinal fluid to allow the fluid to flow more smoothly and naturally. A cranio-sacral therapy session typically lasts, at minimum, 20 minutes, but a session can last up to an hour, depending on the seriousness of your condition. CST has been known to aid various health problems such as migraine headaches, sinus disorders and immune deficiencies. CST has also been used as a preventative therapy in cases where a clients immune system is very low.
Minor health ailments such as chronic headaches can typically be treated with a few CST sessions. However more serious health conditions that cause severe pain or chronic disease should be conducted over a series of weekly CST sessions.
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Tiffany
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