CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method to evaluate and enhance the functioning of the physiological body system called the craniosacral system. This system surrounds the brain and spinal cord, it is comprised of membranes and cerebral spinal fluid – basically holding, supporting and providing nourishment to the brain and spinal cord. An important system to say the least!
Using the weight of a nickel (about 5 gms), restrictions are released in the craniosacral system. As you might imagine, taking stress (restrictions) off the brain and spinal cord can have incredible results. CST is used to treat newborns to elders. CST is used for well care as well as treating a variety of dysfunctions listed below:
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Balance Problems
- Birth Injury or Trauma
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chronic Fatigue Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
- Endocrine Disorders
- Eye and Vision Problems
- Fibromyalgia
- Headache
- Immune Disorders
- Low Back Pain (due to a variety of disorders such (but not limited to herniated disks, fusions, low back surgery complications, poor posture, pregnancy)
- Meniere’s Disease
- Migraine
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Neurovascular Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Pain
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Stress Related Issues
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo