How does CranioSacral Therapy (CST) work?
The CranioSacral System is comprised of the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS). The CranioSacral System, therefore, has a direct impact on the proper functioning of the CNS. As our bodies endure the stresses of everyday life, we develop tension and restrictions in the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord that, over time, begin to negatively affect the CNS. Because the CNS has direct impact on almost every other system in our bodies, the implications are far reaching. The CST practioner uses their hands to evaluate the CranioSacral System by testing the movement of the cerebral spinal fluid as it moves through the CNS. Gentle pressure (usually no more than 5 grams, or the weight of a nickle) is then used to release restrictions and allow the body to return to a more homeostatic state. By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord, the body is better able to
