Cranio-sacral therapy is a tender technique. This therapy is equivalent to the weight of a nickel.Cranio-sacral therapy is practiced by a wide varietyof health care professionals. CST is commonly used byphysical therapists, massage therapist andchiropactors. Because this technique has such acalming affect on the clients, they have been known tofall asleep during their CST sessions.

Cranio-sacral therapy theories claim that whenblockages occur in the spinal fluid, unbalance in thebody can occur. Unharmonious balance in the body canresult in muscle and joint strain along with emotionaldisturbances. Improper operation of the bodies organscan also be affected along with the central nervoussystem. Doctors believe that until the spinal fluid isallowed to naturally flow through the body, only thencan the central nervous system and other major bodyorgans function properly. If the muscles remain intheir unbalanced state this could put a person at riskfor injury or illness.

A Cranio-sacral therapy session will have the clientlaying face upward on a massage table. The clients canchoose to be fully-clothed or dress in a gown. Themassage therapist will gently manipulate body areas toinclude bones, skull, spine, pelvis and soft tissueareas to assist in clearing any blockages of

A CST therapy session will generally last approximately 20 minutes. A session can last up an hour, depending on the severity of the clients condition. CST has also be known to aid in numerous health concerns, such as migraine headaches, sinus disorders and immune deficiencies. Cranio-sacral therapy is also used as a preventative therapy for clients with low-immunity problems.

Cronic headaches can also be treated with several CST sessions. If the client is experiencing more serious health conditions that cause severe pain or a chronic disease the CST sessions should be carried over to a series of weekly sessions.