CranioSacral Therapy(CST for short) is a very gentle osteopathic technique that releases restrictions of the central nervous system. CranioSacral Therapy is based on myofascial release. The many layers of tissues in the body often become adhered to one another. These adhesions limit the independent motion of the various tissues which leads to pain, decreased circulation, and loss of function. CST helps restore the proper freedom of movement.
CST is a gentle form of energy work where the practitioner uses hand placements around specific areas to allow the body to realign itself naturally. Because this energy method invites internal body movement and correction from the head to the sacrum, the spinal fluid is addressed and oftentimes readjusts itself to harmonize within the body. More space is made available to free the cranial bones from tightness, oftentimes releasing chronic head, neck and shoulder imbalance. While receiving CranioSacral Therapy a client is fully clothed and lies flat on the table and may fall asleep, feel referring body movements, see colors or experience vivid memories.
CranioSacral refers to the cranium (the head) and the sacrum (the base of the spine). The word "osteopathy" means "bone disorder" or "osseous pathology". You can think of the cranium as the "north pole" and the sacrum as the "south pole" of the spine. They act like a see-saw; if one bone pulls or tilts, the other bone responds directly.