Craniosacral Therapy; Tuning Into the Music and Rhythm of the Craniosacral System.

Did you know that our body contains hydraulic systems that need care and balancing? When these systems experience misalignments, it impacts our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Our bodies are magnificent! Imagine, if you will, that each hydraulic system is like a section of a symphony orchestra. Each section plays a different rhythm, and when combined, make the beautiful masterpiece that is each of us. When one of those systems is out of tune, it can cause stress for us. When the craniosacral system is out of tune, it can have a significant impact on our nervous system, how we move, and how we feel.

Craniosacral Therapy has been around for a long time. Dr Andrew Still gained knowledge of the craniosacral system in the mid 1800’s from the Cherokee and Shawnee body workers and healers that taught him how to work with the fluids and cranial bones. Then, Dr William Sutherland, an Osteopath introduced this work to the scientific community. Finally, Dr John Upledger continued to investigate and expand on the techniques, making craniosacral therapy what it is today. The therapy involves working with the bones and sutures of the cranium, the cranial membranes and cerebrospinal fluid, the dural tube, and the pelvic bones, especially the sacrum. Each bone has a defined pattern of movement and the cerebrospinal fluid has a distinct filling and draining pattern. When the movements are restricted, it impacts the flow of the fluid, which can impact the nervous system, which affects all the other systems and then we do not feel good. 

The essence of craniosacral therapy is in the touch. Craniosacral therapy is based on the principle, “the lighter the touch, the more you feel”. In order for your body to shift and allow the natural rhythms to be restored, it needs to feel safe, supported, and nurtured. The practitioner must exude the utmost tenderness and care because they cannot hear the music and feel the flow of the craniosacral system if they are invading the body. Each bone, suture and membrane need to be supported and shown it is safe to release. The practitioner tunes in, listens intently, and then works with the body to find its natural flow. Craniosacral therapy encourages the body to unwind, release tension patterns, and flow back into the instinctive rhythm. When this happens, the symphony resumes, balance is restored and we feel so much better.

By: Michelle Robertson

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