What is the Cranial Sacral System?
The membranes and cerebrospinal fluid which form the fluid-filled sac around the core of the nervous system make up the Cranial Sacral system. Cranial Sacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body system. This system surrounds, nourishes and protects the brain and spinal cord. Like the pulse of the cardiovascular system, the Cranial Sacral system has a rhythmic cycle that can be felt throughout the body. How Cranial Sacral Therapy Works • Using a touch generally no heavier than the weight of a small coin, a skilled Cranial Sacral Practitioners monitors this rhythm at key body areas to pinpoint the source of an obstruction or stress. • Once a source has been determined, they can assist the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help the body self-correct. • This simple action is often all it takes to remove a restriction and improve cerebral flow and balance the energetic flow to the entire body. • Cranial
