What is Cranial Sacral Therapy?
The craniosacral system is made up of cerebrospinal fluid and membranes or connective tissue (also called fascia) that surround the brain and spinal cord. The theory is that this fluid flows rhythmically (called the craniosacral pulse) and that this rhythm can be monitored and manipulated. Here is an easy to understand definition of the theory. http://members.aol.com/therapyctr/wellne… This therapy is a physical manipulation of the bones of the cranium. It is often said that the pressure used holds no more pressure than the weight of a nickel. Some say that you may not even be able to feel the manipulation. The technique was originally developed by Dr. William Sutherland in the early 1900’s. Dr. Sutherland, upon observing the sutures of the skull, believed that the bones of the skull move gently, rather than being fused together. Today the leading authority is Dr. John Upledger of the Upledger Institute. http://upledger.com/ He found what he considered evidence of the craniosacral pu
