How Could Cranial Osteopathy Help You?

A Dr. William Sutherland established the ideology behind cranial osteopathy in the early 20th century. Cranial osteopathy is predicated on the notion that through gentle techniques a healthy rhythm can be restored to the body. A cranial osteopath attempts to feel and interpret a rhythmic shape change they believe exists in all body tissues. These movements are alleged to assist with the proper flow of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and along the spinal cord. As your nerves run from your spinal cord to organs in the body, through this neural stimulation a cranial osteopath is attempting to affect the entire body. This practice is known as ‘Cranial Rhythm,’ due to the pulsing sensation that a cranial osteopath purports to feel reference to the particular movement of cerebrospinal fluid bathing the spinal cord and the pulling of the soft tissue connections to cranial bones.

Cranial osteopathy is used to treat children, teens, adults and the elderly. People who have sustained injuries to the head and neck, joints, headaches, sinus issues, difficulty sleeping and baby issues have been treated through cranial osteopathy. Cranial osteopathy was developed and has increased in popularity due to the mild nature of the treatment, and as such it is safe for people of all ages to take advantage of the treatment. During pregnancy or following an operation, for example, osteopathy and other techniques are not recommended, so a cranial osteopath is the perfect choice.

Cranial osteopathy has grown in reputation in recent years in helping infant colic and issues involving sleep, but is also said to be effective in the treatment of other childhood and adult problems, including headache, period problems, and irritable bowel syndrome. It is a gentle, non-invasive yet remarkably effective way to treat musculoskeletal problems such as osteoarthritis, neck/back pain. So if you are suffering from any kind of medical complaint, why not try booking an appointment with a cranial osteopath and judge the results for yourself.

Cranial Osteopathy
The Ashgrove Clinic.