Cranial Sacral
Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.
CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
- Migraine Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Colic
- Autism
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Infantile Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Difficulties
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neurovascular or Immune Disorders Chronic Fatigue
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Surgical Dysfunction
Cranial Sacral treatment can be used in conjunction and within a regular massage therapy treatment. Most therapists at STM are trained in Cranial Sacral Therapy. To book a treatment, please book for 1 hour and let your therapist know that you would like Cranial Sacral therapy used in your treatment. If you would like an entire treatment using Cranial methods, please contact our clinic manager who will direct you to a therapist that will suit your needs.
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