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admin@centreforcomphealth.co.uk
Cranial osteopathy is a very safe, gentle and non-invasive form of osteopathy that can be used alone or as with other approaches.
Sometimes called cranio-sacral therapy, cranial osteopathy is a hands-on, holistic form of healing that recognises how problems in one area of the body will have affect other areas of the body. It can be used in a wide range of conditions and is suitable for people of all ages, including babies and young children.
Cranial therapists believe that each of us has a very small rhythmical motion in all of our tissues that is called ‘The Involuntary Mechanism’.
When the body tissues are placed under stress or trauma, this rhythm becomes disrupted. These disruptions cause the body to try to adapt and compensate, but it can eventually break down, and symptoms may arise – often with little apparent cause. It’s important to find the root cause so that can be addressed in a session.
The aim is to encourage the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, to promote well-being and relaxation.
As with conventional osteopathy, a full case history will be taken, including past medical conditions, previous injuries and illnesses, as well as a full assessment of the nature of your condition.
Cranial osteopathy is hands-on, very gentle and relaxing. It usually involves you lying down while the osteopath holds different parts of your body. It often starts with the osteopath holding your head.
With a wide range of treatment methods available, your practitioner will work with you to find the most appropriate methods to use.
During a session, you may experience some pressure or warmth and will usually feel the tension reduce. Treatment is very gentle and often relaxing. Following a cranial treatment, you may experience a general increase in well-being as other minor ailments benefit from having less tension in the body.
FAQS
We encourage people to come with relaxed loose fitting clothes or bring shorts or a towel with you for your own comfort. You may be asked to remove some items of clothing for a treatment.
If you are uncomfortable with this, please speak to your practitioner to agree a way forward.
No, you can just book an appointment and once your appointment has been booked you will receive an email asking you to complete a form prior to your first visit which includes a medical history so that we can learn as much about you prior to your appointment. This allows us to maximise our time with you to give you a quality experience when you are with us.
