Where did Cranial Osteopathy originate from?
The cranial concept was developed in the United States at the turn of the 20th century & has been in use there since the 1940s. Osteopaths in the UK have become increasingly interested in this method, especially since the 1970s. It is now taught at undergraduate as well as at postgraduate level. The Cranial Concept A healthy body exhibits a rhythmical, Involuntary Motion, which the trained, sensitive hands of an Osteopath can feel. The cranial bones also display this small but distinct motion, from which the treatment derives its name. Health problems that occur in any region of the body may have their origins in a disturbance of this Involuntary Motion. This is why Cranial Osteopathy may be used to treat a wide variety of ailments throughout the body. Treatment Only very light treatment is required to correct disturbances in this Involuntary Motion. This makes treatment particularly safe, gentle & pleasant. Babies At birth, the head is relatively soft & pliable which makes it suscepti
