Cranial Sacral/Myofascial Therapy

Description

Cranial sacral therapy may help provide relief for certain conditions, including headaches. Cranial sacral therapy (CST) is sometimes also referred to as craniosacral therapy. It’s a type of bodywork that relieves compression in the bones of the head, sacrum (a triangular bone in the lower back), and spinal column. CST is noninvasive. It uses gentle pressure on the head, neck, and back to relieve the stress and pain caused by compression. It can, as a result, help to treat a number of conditions. It’s thought that through the gentle manipulation of the bones in the skull, spine, and pelvis, the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the central nervous system can be normalized. This removes “blockages” from the normal flow, which enhances the body’s ability to heal. Medically reviewed by Gregory Minnis, DPT, Physical Therapy — Written by Ana Gotter — Updated on September 18, 2018