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Craniosacral Massage
Craniosacral therapy has its roots in osteopathy, a medical specialty focused on bone setting. Using a very light touch, practitioners release restrictions within thecraniosacral system of the body, a network comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral massage can be helpful in treating medical conditions rangingfrom scoliosis to chronic fatigue and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some people also find craniosacral work helpful for personal development.

Theory
There are many factors that cause the CSF, theCNS and the rest of this system to become locked up and not flow properly. Among these factors are birth trauma, injuries of a physical nature, psychological issues, emotional stress and toxins in theenvironment. By helping the body re-balance itself, the blockages can be removed and the natural rhythm restored.
Treatments
With the client fully clothed, the practitioner uses very light touch to"listen" to the way that the CSF and the nervous system are moving. In doing so, the client's body becomes aware of it as well and begins to make its own adjustments to return to a balanced state.Often, these sessions revolve around the 10-step protocol that was developed by Upledger. With other practitioners, such as those that study with Hugh Milne, the session may unfold more intuitively.Benefits
Cranialsacral therapy can be useful for many different medical issues. Many of these revolve around the head, brain, back and nervous system. It also helps with many emotional issues,especially ones that are stress-related. It has been used for such conditions as migraines, chronic neck and back pain, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), autism and many others.

Promotes RelaxationTaking time to relax and receive hands-on therapy can help to improve mood and enhance feelings of well being. While this can be achieved through a craniosacral therapy session, the University of...