Have you ever tried to drive a car without power steering? It’s possible, but difficult. It’s efforted. That’s how disruptions in the cerebrospinal fluid system impact your movement motor system. Since the movement in our bodies are coordinated by the central nervous system, we find it best to address the source.
A foundational piece of the strategy we implement at Body Integrations, CranioSacral therapy is a gentle form of tissue manipulation designed to release tension in the fascia (a connective tissue network in the body) to improve cerebrospinal circulation and functionality of the muscle system. Think of the fascial system as a network of stockings throughout the body that surround the muscles, bones, and organ systems, etc. Disruptions to the fascial network cause distortions to our movement patterns and can impair muscle coordination our body.
Q: What is it like to receive CranioSacral Therapy (CST)?
A: The fascial manipulations are gentle, generally only applying 5-10 grams of pressure. Clients’ experiences can vary but have often been described as relaxing yet transformative. Frankly, most people end up falling asleep.
Q: What can it be helpful for?
A: So many things! First of all, it is never a bad time to get a tune-up. This is a terrific tool for optimizing physical health! The nature of CranioSacral therapy can be relevant for a number of symptoms including:
-Migraines/Headaches
-Traumatic Brain Injuries & Concussions
-Chronic Pain<br>-Spinal Chord Injuries
-Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) and Dental Challenges
-Post-Surgical Dysfunction
-Scoliosis
-Regulating the CranioSacral System
Q: What is the CranioSacral system? (CSS)
A: The CranioSacral system is a physiological semi-closed hydraulic system contained within the dura mater, which envelops the brain and spinal cord. It’s function is to produce, circulate and resorb cerebrospinal fluid, maintaining the physiological environment in which the brain and nervous system develop, live, and function, and often felt to be where the mind, body and spirit meet. This physiological system is composed of the bones of the skull and the sacrum, the meningeal membranes, the cerebrospinal fluid, enclosed within the waterproof Dura Mater, the outermost layer of these meninges, and the system that regulate input and outflow of the CSF.