Craniolsacral
Sutter Center for Integrative Holistic Health
Every day you endure stresses and strains and your body absorbs them. But your body can only handle so much tension before the tissues begin to tighten and potentially affect the brain and spinal cord. Unfortunately, this can compromise the function of the central nervous system — and the performance of nearly every other system in your body. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) releases those tensions allowing the entire body to relax and self-correct.
CST is a gentle method of detection and correction of restrictions and imbalances in the craniosacral system: a network of interrelated tissues and fluids at the core of the body; including the central nervous system, cerebrospinal fluid, dural tissues, and the bones of the cranium, spine and sacrum. This system directly impacts the central nervous system; therefore an imbalance within the craniosacral system can cause any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. Advanced brain training also works extensively with the brain, spinal cord and nervous system, releasing brain trauma and trauma from tissue anywhere in the body. Common causes of imbalances are physical injuries, emotional and psychological stresses, birth trauma and toxicity. CST strengthens your the immune system, calms the central nervous system, improves function of the brain, and releases tissue restrictions from physical and emotional trauma.
It helps with such diverse conditions as headaches, pregnancy/postpartum support, vertigo, back pain, joint immobility, neck pain, stress and emotional trauma. Because CST balances the whole body, many people also include it as a component in their personal wellness and preventative care programs. They report having more energy, sleeping better and being sick less often. Due to its gentleness and effectiveness, CST is excellent for children, and often helps with sensory processing disorders, neurological issues, anxiety, feeding problems, tortocollis, colic, behavior problems, ADD/ADHD, and sleep disorders.
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