Because of its influence on many body functions, CranioSacral Therapy is used today by a wide variety of healthcare professions including osteopaths, medical doctors, doctors of chiropractic medicine, psychiatrists, psychologists, dentists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists and licensed bodyworkers. CranioSacral Therapy is used to locate and solve problems. It encourages your own natural mechanisms to improve the functioning of your brain and spinal cord, to dissipate the negative effects of stress, and to enhance your general health and resistance to disease. CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive manipulative technique. Seldom does the therapist apply pressure that exceeds five grams or the equivalent weight of a nickel.
Examination is done by testing for movement in various parts of the system.
Often, when movement testing is completed, the restriction has been removed and the system is able to self-correct. Trained therapists are able to palpate the motion of the craniosacral system anywhere on a patient's body. Valuable information can be gained very quickly with regard to rate, amplitude, symmetry and quality of craniosacral motion. The regions of the craniosacral system that can be easily palpated are the bones of the skull, sacrum and coccyx because they attach to the membranes enclosing the cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid is filtered out of the blood in a dynamic feedback loop.