Nurturance Massage, Portland Oregon
Cranio Sacral

 

CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system. This system is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.  Using a soft touch, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.

By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:

  • migraine headaches
  • chronic neck and back pain
  • motor-coordination impairments
  • colic
  • autism
  • central nervous system disorders
  • orthopedic problems
  • traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
  • Scoliosis
  • infantile disorders
  • learning disabilities
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • emotional difficulties
  • stress and tension-related
  • Fibromyalgia and other connective tissue disorders
  • Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
  • neurovascular or immune disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)
  • post-surgical dysfunction