Craniosacral therapy (CT) is a physical therapy technique for relieving compression in different body parts. Compression relief has multiple benefits. Below is an overview of the procedure.

Conditions It May Help

The central nervous system (CNS), which comprises the brain and spinal cord, plays a role in your pain experience. Nerves carry stimuli from other body parts to the CNS, which interprets them as pain. Malfunctions of the CNS, such as spinal cord inflammation, can also cause pain.

CT involves gentle manipulation of the tissues around the CNS to relieve pain and stress. Below are examples of CT's benefits.

Pain Relief

Pain relief is one of the premier benefits of CT. The manipulation relieves tension from taut muscles, encourages blood flow, and releases toxins from the body's tissues. Consider CT when suffering from chronic pain from migraines, neurological diseases, and concussions.

Improved Sleep

Sleep problems emanate from different things, including diseases, pain, psychological imbalances, hormonal imbalances, and stress. CT can help minimize all these and help you improve your sleep quality or quantity. Consider the therapy if you have trouble falling asleep or wake up several times each night.

Stress and Anxiety Relief

You should also consider CT if you feel nervous, bite and chew your fingernails, experience panic attacks, or grind your teeth chronically. Those are signs of anxiety and stress, which CR helps relieve.

What to Expect During Treatment

The CT session begins with a consultation to help the therapist understand your medical history and the relief you want. The consultation will help you understand what to expect and help the therapist customize your treatment. For example, your therapist might advise you to wait until your tissues heal if you have physical injuries from a recent accident.

CT works best if you are calm and relaxed. The therapist will do everything possible to relax you. For example, many therapists use scented candles, soft and calming music, and soft speaking tones to relax their patients.

The therapy session involves the therapist using their hands to apply gentle pressure and light touches to your muscles and organs. The tissues around the neck, head, and back are common targets because of their proximity to the CNS. However, the therapist involves all body parts, depending on your needs.

The therapist will likely keep communicating with you during the session. The aim is to calm you and inform you of what to expect at every stage of the session. Don't hesitate to ask questions or give the therapist feedback during the treatment.

For more info about craniosacral therapy, contact a local company.