Who can benefit from craniosacral therapy?
Craniosacral therapy practitioners say it can be used to strengthen the body’s ability to take better care of itself, helping alleviate a range of illness, pain and dysfunction including: Migraines and headaches Chronic neck and back pain Motor-coordination impairments Stress and tension-related problems Infantile disorders (with specific certification of the practitioner) Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries Chronic fatigue Scoliosis Central Nervous System disorders Emotional difficulties TMJ (jaw disorder, temporomandibular joint syndrome) Post-traumatic stress disorder Orthopedic problems Source: Materials provided by Mary Lou Smith, Charlevoix
Because CranioSacral Therapy is so effective as a preventive health measure, almost anyone can benefit from a session. For more pressing concerns, CST has proven especially effective on puzzling cases that have not responded well to other approaches. It’s particularly helpful to those with head, neck or back injuries resulting from an accident. The extremely light touch also makes CranioSacral Therapy a safe approach for children and infants who have experienced early stress, including birth trauma. By releasing restrictions around the central nervous system early, you may help prevent future difficulties such as learning disabilities or hyperactivity.
