Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle hands-on treatment that may provide relief from a variety of symptoms including headaches, neck pain and side effects of cancer treatment among many others. CST helps to assist the release of the body’s connective tissues. These tissues, also known as fascia, is a covering found all throughout the body, including on organs, nerves, muscles, the brain, spinal cord, and blood vessels. CST is thought to improve the efficiency of biological processes through boosting inherent self-regulation. It has proven to be used successfully within a wide range of clients from children to adults.

A CST session is similar to massage therapy in nature. The treatment session begins with a consultation with the therapist to identify troubled areas. The therapist uses gentle pressure techniques to assess the existence of possible disruptions and/or restrictions in your fascial system. Light touch and fascial release can help your muscles and organs naturally relieve stress, which improves function.

What conditions may craniosacral therapy (CST) help?

• Chronic pain.

• Fibromyalgia.

• Migraine headache.

• Complex regional pain syndrome.

• Fascial adhesions.

• Multiple sclerosis.

• Neuralgia.

• Neurodegenerative diseases.

• Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome.

• Stroke.

• Post-concussion syndrome.

• Speech impairment.

• Epilepsy.

Is Craniosacral therapy right for everyone?

CST treatments can benefit almost everyone. For some conditions, however, craniosacral therapy may not be appropriate. Speak with your therapist before receiving a CST treatment if you are struggling with the following conditions to ensure this is the right therapy for you.

• Recent concussion.

• Cerebral swelling.

• Structural defects in the cerebellum such as Arnold-Chiari malformation.

• Brain aneurysm.

• Traumatic brain injury.

• Blood clots.

• Any disorder that causes instability of cerebral fluid pressure, flow or build-up.