What is CranioSacral Therapy?
CranioSacral Therapy
It is a gentle touch therapy allowing the fight or flight feeling in the fascia to release on its own and calm the nervous system from sending overstimulation to the muscles and fascia. When the body chooses to let go on its own, it will remain longer in that state, if not for good, now knowing a new normal for your body. Sometimes, stretching can cause the area to get worse, since it isn't a muscle (much like the IT band). Fascia is a dense tissue matrix and connects in multiple directions throughout the body (like the gristle of a chicken thickness). The fascia can get rotated, twisted, or adhere to the bones, causing a lack of healthy mobility from old injuries and accidents, and the spine can get pulled in different directions. You may get some relief from stretching the area temporarily, but that may do more damage than good, since it can tear the fibers due to the fascia not coming from one angle. One of the best approaches from the CranioSacral perspective is addressing the tension directly at the source (whether from the sacrum or the base of the skull/jaw) and allowing the body to be balanced with the proper tension when called upon and relaxation to the area when it isn't 'working'. I find that by working with the fascia and with the Craniosacral system at the root cause, clients have seen wonderful changes as the tissues begin to soften, unwind, and the sacrum and hips get more neutrally aligned. Many modalities of massage can also assist the CranioSacral session; the most important aspect is for the therapist to be able to listen to what your body is experiencing as a restriction and learn that way what works best for your body to unwind and release the tension.
It has taken time for our bodies to release the tension patterns that were developed from misalignment over time and get back to a neutral state. It usually will take more than one session to fully release plantar fasciitis and the cause of it. Previous patients have stated that they feel most relief immediately. Take note that your body will continue to relax on its own for the next 24-72 hours, depending on the stressed state of your body. Most importantly, you want to get to the cause of the issue, so that it doesn't reoccur, but also the other symptoms that can affect the body that you may not have been feeling (tension in your respiratory or digestive system) can also benefit. It’s important to remember that the stress patterns that created the pain were built over time, and long-term resolution takes time, too.
You can book a session with us for a FREE 15-minute Zoom Consult (local only), in-person session, or an online extensive telehealth consult (distance) through this link. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 240-903-0980.
In Health and Wellness,
Michelle S Krause LMT, CST-T
Owner of Vital Fitness Holistic Center
www.vitalfitnessholisticcenter.com
Current Ethics and Standards Board for NCTMB
Former President of the Severna Park/Baltimore Holistic Chamber of Commerce
Former New Member Committee Chair and Board Member for AMTA of Maryland
