Craniosacral Therapy relieves stress, tension and compression in the neck, head and back. It also boosts the immune system. Craniosacral therapy starts with the practitioner evaluating your symptoms and overall lifestyle to better understand how and where you most need treatment. The session consist of light touch and very subtle movements relieving tension from the central nervous system mainly in the head and hips. To describe craniosacral therapy I would say it’s a combination of reflexology, reiki and Rolfing all in one, yes, I’ve done them all. I will do almost anything to relieve a migraine.

If you’re working on pain management or are open to a variety of wellness practices for prevention and maintenance, you will enjoy craniosacral therapy. It’s not a cure, but it sure is relaxing. My pain management process for dealing with migraines is first going to the chiropractor, then acupuncture and/or craniosacral therapy followed by hot yoga within the next few days. I mostly use a heat compress for migraines, but sometimes a cold compress depending on the type of migraine I’m experiencing.

Here is more information about craniosacral therapy to see if it’s right for you.

From the Cleveland Clinic:

Here are some chronic pain that craniosacral therapy can improve;

Fibromyalgia.
Migraine headache.
Complex regional pain syndrome.
Fascial adhesions.
Multiple sclerosis.
Neuralgia.
Neurodegenerative diseases.
Temporo-mandibular joint syndrome.
Stroke.
Post-concussion syndrome.
Speech impairment.
Epilepsy.

Here are some instances where it would be best to get permission from a physician before having craniosacral therapy.

Recent concussion.
Cerebral swelling.
Structural defects in the cerebellum such as Arnold-Chiari malformation.
Brain aneurysm.
Traumatic brain injury.
Blood clots.
Any disorder that causes instability of cerebral fluid pressure, flow or build-up.

Please consult with a medical professional before seeking alternative or holistic treatment. I am not a medical professional. I share my own experiences to help others that may benefit from my trials and errors.