|
Craniosacral Therapy If I have to take my clothes off for a therapy.... especially in a Johannesburg winter..... then I will usually wait until summer and then probably put it off a little while longer. So when I get invited to try a therapy - with my clothes on and just sans shoes, then I am more willing to give it a try - especially if there is a heater close by. If you have difficulty saying 'Craniosacral' then don't be put off or misled.... this is the most incredible experience and all you have to do is Enjoy! So - What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral therapy is a 'hands on' therapy. For a treatment you will usually lie on a treatment table and experience the very light touch of the therapist's hands. You may feel a deep sense of relaxation and possibly become aware of heat, tingling, pulsation's or sensations. This gentle therapy uses no manipulation, the therapist actually listens, via the hands to what is going on in your body. At the core of the body the cerebrospinal fluid, which bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord, expresses this motion in a tide-like ebb and flow, while bones, organs and other structures in the body each follow their own particular pattern of movement. This motion is so subtle that it's barely measurable with instruments, but the hands of a trained therapist are able to perceive it. The other interesting fact is that Craniosacral therapy is client led - your body will set the pace of work, so you will remain comfortable, in control and able to integrate the changes that occur. Since it is your body (rather than your mind) that sets the priorities, you may find that the reason you go for treatment is not what changes first. Also, some people find that it can take a few sessions to get used to what they are feeling. For these reasons, you need to consider having a series of treatments to gain the full benefit of Craniosacral therapy and its cumulative effects. How does Craniosacral Therapy Work? In response to physical knocks or emotional stress, the body's tissues contract. Sometimes, particularly when the shock is severe or occurs within an emotional situation, the tissues stay contracted. Any stresses, strains, tensions or traumas which have been 'stored' in the body in this way will restrict the body's functioning and may give rise to problems over the years. The effects may be both physical such as back pain, migraine or digestive disorders and emotional such as anxiety or depression. As well as releasing the body's tensions, this frees the energy which the body was previously using to hold itself in contraction. So one of the benefits of the therapy is an increase in the level of energy available. It can help everyone! Craniosacral therapy is so gentle that it is safe and suitable for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly, and also for fragile or acutely painful conditions. You needn't be ill or have any particularly symptoms to enjoy the benefits from craniosacral therapy, it is a wonderful preventive therapy and will help to ease stress and tension before it becomes overwhelming. According to Christopher Ball a practising Craniosacral therapist, it is a joy to treat babies as they tend to respond very positively during a session, and far quicker then adults. Many infant problems like colic, sucking problems, breathing difficulties, restlessness and irritability may result from craniosacral imbalances caused during the birth process. Treatments of young infants has been known to help with such problems and bring relief to a fretful baby. Christopher Ball is a practising Craniosacral Therapist and passionate about his work. He graduated from the Karuna Institute, in Devon, England and while Christopher also practices Aromatherapy and massage - he uses these and all his learning's to enhance his passion for Craniosacral therapy. Contact Details:
|