CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle technique where the therapist uses very light touch to palpate restrictions in the fascia of the body and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as it moves through the cranium and spine. This practice, rooted in the practices of osteopathy and polarity therapy, evaluates and treats fascial restrictions and altered CSF flow, which are often the result of physical and emotional traumas, or chronic stress. The practitioner senses and gently releases any fascial restrictions while working on the patient. This results in increased “qi” or energy flow through the body which can cause deep relaxation, reduction in pain, improvement in structural alignment, as well as increased blood flow to organs and tissues.
CranioSacral is beneficial for: recent or past physical and emotional traumas, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, TMJ, injury recovery, traumatic birth, rheumatic conditions, deep relaxation, and stress induced complaints.
Great video on how fascia functions:
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