Cranial Osteopathy

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Cranial Osteopathic Treatment

Cranial osteopathy is also known as cranio-sacral therapy.

It is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head. It is a gentle yet extremely effective approach and may be used in a wide range of conditions for people of all ages, from birth to old age. Cranial osteopaths are trained to feel a very subtle, rhythmical tension change that is present in all body tissues.

This is called Involuntary Motion or the Cranial Rhythm. Tension in the body disrupts the cranial rhythm. Practitioners compare what your rhythm is doing to what they consider ideal. This shows them what stresses and strains your body is under at present, and what tensions it may be carrying as a result of its past history. It also gives them an insight into the overall condition of your body, for example if it is healthy, or stressed and tired.

This is a good method of treatment for pregnant women and babies who need a more gentle approach and also patients who suffer with stress or sleeping difficulties.

An osteopathic treatment can be only cranio-sacral therapy if that is what the patient requires or it can be a blend of different techniques.

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