What is Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head.
It is extremely effective in treating a wide variety of conditions. The gentle yet powerful techniques are beneficial for all ages ranging from newborn babies to the elderly.
Cranial Osteopaths are trained to feel a very subtle, rhythmical shape change that is present in all body tissues. This is called involuntary motion. Impacts to the head or other areas in the body can block or disrupt this movement. This can cause a wide variety of problems both in the head and elsewhere in the body.
Cranial Osteopathy Treatment
An osteopath takes a detailed medical history from the patient followed by a careful examination. They will make a diagnosis of what is causing the symptoms, and try to determine the reason why they have developed. Using very subtle and gentle techniques, the accumulated stresses and strains in the body are gradually released.
The aim of cranial osteopathy treatment is to relieve the current symptoms, improve the underlying health of the tissues, and help the body function better in all respects. Patients often report an improvement in general well being, energy levels, and sleep patterns as well as symptoms other than the initial complaint.
Situations which may benefit from treatment include back and neck pain; arthritic joint pain and sports injuries; pain associated with frozen shoulder; sciatica and lumbago; stress; headaches, migraines and sinus problems; and digestive difficulties. In babies and children many problems including crying, colic, sleeping and feeding difficulties may be helped.
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