Cranial-Sacral Therapy (CST)
Cranial-Sacral Therapy (CST) works on the deepest of all fascia. The word cranial may suggest that it is only the head that is being treated, when in fact it is the entire body that is being treated as a whole.
The principle of CST is that of the cranial bones (the skull), the vertebrae and the sacrum are all linked by an intrinsic rhythm with the ligaments, muscles and fascia that surrounds them.
When this rhythm is in harmony cerebrospinal fluid (a fluid found in the brain and spinal cord) moves and circulates without restriction, the intervertebral and facet joints of the spine are well hydrated and the skull is in symmetry, this aids with good health of the spine and other systems throughout the body. This rhythm is known as the ‘Breath of Life’.
When the ligaments, muscles and fascia of the body become imbalanced, injured or under tension, they can easily pull the cranial bones, the intervertebral and facet joints out of their natural alignment. The cranial bones can be pulled into imbalance due to the skull being slightly flexible with the tiny movement of the cranial plates.
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CST is a gentle and highly effective therapy that requires the therapist to use only the lightest of pressure.
By reading or ‘tapping’ into the intrinsic rhythm, CST indirectly communicates with the nervous system to address imbalance, disharmony and issue throughout the body.
Benefits
CST has been found to be highly beneficial for many physical, emotional and spiritual issues to facilitate healing. It is used all over the world to treat animals, humans and even new born babies. Because of its non-invasive, calming and relaxing approach this therapy is highly affective for dogs with:
- Severe pain and discomfort
- Anxiety
- Sensitivity
- Fear
- Behavioural issues
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Arthritis and Dog Beds (CAM)List Item 1
Arthritis and Dog Beds
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Arthritis and Eating and Drinking (CAM)List Item 2
Arthritis and Eating and Drinking (CAM)
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Arthritis and interacting with other dogs (CAM)List Item 3
Arthritis and Interacting with other dogs (CAM)
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Arthritis and slippery flooring (CAM)List Item 4
Arthritis and Slippery Flooring (CAM)
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Arthritis and Stairs (CAM)
Arthritis and Stairs
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Dog Agility for Canine Massage
Musculoskeletal Therapy and Agility (CRB)
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Harnesses vs Collars (BCR)
Harnesses vs Collars (BCR)
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Home adjustments (BCR)
Home Adjustments
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Healing Crisis
The Healing Crisis
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