CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND POSTURE
by Nancy Platt
According to CranioSacral philosophy postural alignment is dependent on a free and open connective tissue system throughout the body. Connective tissue surrounds and supports all of the structures of our body and when it is restricted can cause tugging and pulling on these structures which can result in postural malalignment.
Restrictions can be caused by trauma, both physical and emotional, or by habitual holding patterns in the body due to stress and dis-ease. CranioSacral therapy helps in locating and gently releasing these connective tissue restrictions, freeing the trauma or holding patterns, allowing for free movement and overall well being.
A typical CranioSacral session lasts about a hour, with the patient lying comfortably on a massage table fully clothed. The CranioSacral therapist uses his or her hands to gently free restrictions in various parts of the body. The work is very soothing and relaxing in nature and the effects of a session can often be felt right away, although sometimes they are not fully apparent until hours, or even days later.
Nancy Platt is a Registered Massage Therapist, specializing in CranioSacral Therapy, in Toronto, Canada.
Upledger Institute and CranioSacral Therapy
The Home Page of the Founder of CranioSacral Therapy - a very
comprehensive source of information on all aspects of this therapy
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