I came in for headaches and jaw pain, and the Craniosacral therapist worked with my sacrum. Why did she work on parts of my body unrelated to the pain?
Your body is a connected whole. Also, your body and your mind are a connected whole. If one part is imbalanced, it can effect the whole. Craniosacral therapy is based on this principle of holism. Because of this principle, the source of your pain is often in a different location from where you actually feel the pain. In this case, your pelvis serves as a foundation from which your spine and head are held up. As a result, any imbalances in your pelvis will naturally affect the head, neck, and spine. In fact, the name ‘Craniosacral’ shows this relationship. [back to top] I recently had my very first Craniosacral session. During the session, I experienced some unfamiliar sensations in my body. My back felt better and I felt good overall, yet I left feeling a little disoriented for the next day. Is this a normal response? Yes, it is a normal response. Most everyone who receives Craniosacral therapy has a unique internal experience that may include: a dissolving of the bodys physical bounda
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