Craniosacral Therapy

(also called CST, cranial osteopathy, also spelled CranioSacral bodywork
or therapy) is a method of Complementary and alternative medicine
used by physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths,
chiropractors and osteopaths. A craniosacral therapy session
involves the therapist placing their hands on the patient, which
they say allows them to tune into what they call the craniosacral system.
By gently working with the spine, the skull and its cranial sutures,
diaphragms, and fascia, the restrictions of nerve passages are said to
be eased, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord
can be optimized, and misaligned bones are said to be restored to
their proper position. Craniosacral therapists use
the therapy to treat mental stress, neck and back pain, migraines,
TMJ Syndrome, and for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.
There is no scientific support for major elements of the underlying
model, there is little scientific evidence to support the therapy,
and research methods that could conclusively evaluate
the therapy's effectiveness have not been applied.
See Category:
Alternative Health Services + Supply