FAQ Group: Crainial Sacral Therapy

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What are the conditions CST can help with?

CranioSacral Therapy has been found to be effective in helping alleviate such sensory, physical, motor, or intellectual dysfunctions including; Allergies Alzheimer's disease & dementia Autism Central nervous system issues Chronic fatigue Chronic neck & back pain Depression Ear infections Fibromyalgia Eye...Read More

How Often Should You Have Cranial Sacral Therapy?

Length of treatment depends on your goals for healing and the nature of the disorder being addressed: Acute symptoms: Goal to release the effects of physical or emotional trauma trapped within the body and restore balance and mobility to the...Read More

What to Expect in a CST session?

You will lay fully clothed on the treatment table while the therapist applies light pressure and gentle joint manipulations to stimulate your body to self-correct and unwind tension patterns. Pillows, bolsters, and blankets are available to help you be as...Read More

How CST Works?

Injuries, traumatic events, muscle strain, and everyday stress can cause irregularities in the craniosacral rhythm, which in turn blocks the free-flow of cerebrospinal fluid in and out of the brain’s dura mater membrane. Such restrictions greatly inhibit the body’s ability...Read More

What is Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST)?

Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. The modality was developed by Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger after years of...Read More

What is the CranioSacral system?

Your craniosacral system comprises the bones of the skull and the membrane system surrounding your brain and spinal cord (i.e. your central nervous system). It is named for the cranium ("cranio") and the sacrum ("sacral"), which is the triangle-shaped bone...Read More