craniosacral therapy

CranioSacral therapy arose from the observation by Osteopath Dr. William Garner Sutherland at the turn of the century that the bones of the skull move to a steady rhythm caused by pulsating pressure in brain and spinal fluid. This rhythm is transferred through the neck and spine to the bones, connective tissues and organs of the rest of the body, and therefore affects the entire body.

Problems can result if there is a stress or resistance in the movement of the bones of the skull, and craniosacral therapists are trained to locate these problems. The practitioner then uses very gentle pressure on the affected part of the skull to correct the problem or stimulate the body to correct the problem itself.

The method is useful in treatment of chronic pain, eye problems, learning disabilities and other problems stemming from strain on the central nervous system.

There are some inconsistencies with this treatment as with many medical treatments. In a study in which three practitioners diagnosed the same twelve patients, all three measured markedly different rhythms in all of the patients.

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