That system includes the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral therapy was created in the early part of this century as a gentle, noninvasive form of touch therapy. It was expanded during the past ten years. They say that blockages can cause pain and dysfunction throughout the body.
Craniosacral massage involves massaging the bones of the skull and sometimes also the spine.
Therapists use it to treat chronic headaches, back pain, fatigue and problems of the central nervous system. Although pediatricians warn of potential dangers, craniosacral therapy is offered also to infants and preschool children. Craniosacral therapists say that the birthing process can have a negative effect on growth of the cartilage and membranes surrounding the infant's skull. They offer their treatment to fix this. However, because the bones of the skull are not fully developed in children under age two or so, pediatricians strongly advise against using it for the very young.