Well done, you are part of the way there!  CranioSacral Therapy works on your whole body to achieve a balanced state on physical, mental and emotional levels.  This is achieved by a very gentle, yet effective “hands-on” treatment approach.

How does CranioSacral Therapy work?
Well, your body has an inherent knowledge of how to heal itself.  CranioSacral Therapy facilitates this healing process by applying gentle pressure (as little as 5 grams’ worth) to appropriate areas of your body.  This allows for the releasing and unwinding of your tissues, thereby removing any restrictions in your body.  Patients often comment on how relaxed they feel during the session and cannot believe its effectiveness.

·      Chronic pain anywhere in the body

·      Headaches and migraines

·     Jaw (temporomandibular joint) problems

·      Stiffness

·      Nerve problems

·      Discomfort during pregnancy

·      Fatigue

·      Poor sleep patterns

·      Learning difficulties such as dyslexia

·      Poor memory and concentration

·      Menstrual and menopausal problems

·      Digestive and urinary problems

 Many patients simply have CranioSacral Therapy for general wellbeing and relaxation.

Babies and infants with colic and problems with feeding, sleeping, hyperactivity and development can be helped with CranioSacral Therapy.  Routine evaluation and treatment of newborns having had both normal and assisted deliveries allows for the release of restrictions that, if left untreated, could lead to problems later on in life. 

Can you tell me more about how the sessions work? 
The number and duration of treatment sessions is entirely individually based.  Each session usually lasts for one hour and the number of sessions will vary depending on your problem.  The nice thing is that you don’t have to undress for the treatment.

How can I go about finding a CranioSacral Therapist? 
The Upledger Institute in Perth, Scotland, trains practitioners in CranioSacral Therapy.  They can be contacted on: 

Tel: (01738) 444404

Email: mail@upledger.co.uk

Thank you for taking the time to read this article and I hope you now feel inspired to get your body back in to balance.

by Tracy James

Chartered Physiotherapist practising CranioSacral Therapy