Craniosacral Therapy
Adults with the following symptoms may benefit
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Headaches (including migraine, cervical, stress)
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Tinnitus
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Depression, anxiety, panic attack, trauma
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Central nervous system disorders
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Sinus problems (including seasonal allergies, infections)
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Neck and back pain (acute and chronic conditions)
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Balance problems
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Autoimmune disorders (including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, psoriasis, connective tissue disorders)
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Scoliosis and other spinal conditions
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Temporal-mandibular joint syndrome
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Post-traumatic stress syndrome
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Seizures
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Post-surgical recovery
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Visual disturbances (including nystagmus, strabismus)
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Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
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Stress and tension related problems
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Strokes
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Orthopaedic injuries and dysfunctions
Symptoms of babies that may benefit from Craniosacral treatment include
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Crying and unsettled babies
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Feeding difficulties such as poor latching on and regurgitation of feed
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Sickness, colic, wind and digestive disturbances
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Sleep problems
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Birth trauma
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Recurrent infections such as ear infections
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Persistent coughs and runny nose
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Wry neck – when baby turns head to one side all the time
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Flattened areas of the head​
Children and Teen having Craniosacral treatments may be helped with
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Learning difficulties including ADD, ADHD, autism, Asperger Syndrome)
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Behavioural disorders
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Dyslexia and squint
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Anxiety, mood swings
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Sleep Problems
The importance of Craniosacral Treatments for Babies
Babies are subjected to strong forces during the birthing process. The stress of having to turn and twist during delivery can create issues.
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In a Normal delivery, the baby’s head has the remarkable ability to absorb these stresses. The size of the head reduces when the soft bones overlap, bend and warp as the baby descends.
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As a result, some babies are born with odd shaped heads. During the first few days, the baby’s head gradually readjust.
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However, this “unmoulding” process is understood by Craniosacral therapists to sometimes be incomplete, especially if the birth has been difficult. The baby may have to live with some very uncomfortable, abnormal muscle tension within the head and body as a result of this “retained moulding”.
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This can result in a crying, irritable baby, or a baby that needs to be rocked to sleep and who prefers being carried. This is because the baby is often uncomfortable, and more so when lying down.
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Caesarean section deliveries may also be associated with sleeping and feeding problems in babies.
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Usually, around 2 to 6 treatments of Craniosacral therapy are sufficient when babies have common symptoms, such as mild colic or are poor sleepers.
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It is wonderful to see the change that can occur, and the baby become calm and happy. Now, mum and dad can enjoy this precious time together without the worry of seeing their baby distressed.
What to expect during a session?
In a typical Craniosacral session, you lie fully clothed on a treatment couch. If lying is difficult, alternative positions such as sitting or side-lying can be arranged.
Often, a profound sense of relaxation and calm is experienced during or after the treatment. As you are invited to let go and settle into the couch, you can become more aware of your body, subtle movements and sensations, maybe heat or tingling, responses to the treatment. Or you may not feel anything at all, and even fall asleep, and that is also fine. There will be a time of integration after the treatment whereby the effects may be felt during the days following, as your body is adjusting.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy developed from the work of an American osteopath, Dr William Sutherland, in the early 1900s. He discovered that the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord has its own rhythmic motion – known as Craniosacral motion, which is expressed throughout the whole body.
Physical and emotional knocks and stresses throughout life will inevitably cause a degree of trauma and shock on some level, leading to the body’s tissues contracting and tightening. These restrictions can remain held in the body and, if not addressed, can lead to physical and emotional symptoms such as anxiety and stress or back pain.
