| Cranial
osteopathy is a relatively new therapy in Canada. It is a
gentle, subtle technique that is effective with many conditions,
such as chronic pain, that doctors and other therapists struggle
to treat. Cranial osteopathy works through the structures
and tissues of the body using subtle adjustments to restore
function and health. Because cranial osteopathy is so gentle
it is particularly suited for the treatment of babies and
children. I also use it to treat pregnant and post-partum
women. However, cranial osteopathy isn't just for babies.
I integrate it into most of my treatments with adults, who
find it very effective for pain relief, stress reduction and
resolution of many chronic conditions and problems. Because
it is so gentle, I use it to treat all ages: from newborns to seniors. People who are too debilitated from illness to
be treated by more vigorous methods find that they can tolerate
cranial osteopathy.
Most conditions respond to cranial osteopathy.
I often use it with other osteopathic techniques for maximum
healing effects or as a ‘stand alone’ therapy.
Bone conditions that can benefit from cranial
osteopathy include scoliosis, congenital hip displacement,
arthritis, impaired mobility and others.
Treatment of the nervous system is important
too. Nerves make things work, from muscles to organs to your
thought processes. Nerves that are irritated or whose function
is compromised in some way, will limit how well the muscle,
etc, can do its job. Cranial osteopathy removes obstructions
to permit optimum nerve function. If there has been temporary
or permanent injury, e.g. cerebral palsy, brain damage from
an accident or other trauma, cranial osteopathy can help the
brain and nervous system recover and work to their best ability.
It also helps to keep the body healthy and improves quality
of life.
Connective tissue surrounds every fibre
in the body and connects it all together. Through this tissue
passes blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves. It is essential
that this tissue is healthy and unrestricted in order for
the body to be healthy. If, for example, a tissue is diseased,
or is constricted, as in scar tissue, then passage of the
vessels, nerves and their contents is impeded. This means
that fewer nutrients are delivered to cells and more waste
will accumulate, adversely affecting health. Cranial osteopathy
works to remove restrictions, allowing the vessels to pass
more freely.
Joint conditions, acute and chronic sprains,
post-operative pain and symptoms of unknown origins can all
respond to treatment with cranial osteopathy.
Many people find cranial osteopathy very
soothing and relaxing to the point of dropping off to sleep.
Some people experience a sensation of heat or tingling. Others
feel no sensations but are aware of the beneficial effects
afterwards.
I lightly place my hands on the area that
requires treatment and others that are related. By gently
adjusting, realigning and directing the intention to heal,
I assist the body’s self-healing mechanisms to restore
health.
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