craniosacral therapy
Gentle head manipulation
Craniosacral therapy is an alternative medicine practice in which a practitioner applies gentle pressure to the head and spine, purportedly to manipulate the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and release restrictions in the connective tissue.
Proponents claim it treats headaches, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions.
There is no scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness beyond placebo.
Medical examination by touch
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- listening stationsSites for intercepting transmissions
- arcingMoving along curved trajectory
Non-standard healing practices
- mind-body connectionIntegration of mental and physical
- wellnessOverall state of health
- energy workHealing through unseen forces
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
Butterfly-shaped cranial bone
- occiputRear cranial region
- meningesBrain and cord coverings
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
- central nervous systemBrain plus spinal cord
State of being unwound
- stress reliefReduction of mental tension
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
- headache reliefEasing cranial pain
- trauma releaseDischarging stored distress
nervous system regulation · tension release · emotional release · mental clarity
Manual skeletal manipulation therapy
- practitionerOne who works regularly
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
palpation
Medical examination by touch
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- listening stationsSites for intercepting transmissions
alternative medicine
Non-standard healing practices
- mind-body connectionIntegration of mental and physical
- wellnessOverall state of health
- energy workHealing through unseen forces
naturopathy · self-healing · vitalism · therapeutic relationship
sphenoid
Butterfly-shaped cranial bone
relaxation
State of being unwound
- stress reliefReduction of mental tension
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
- headache reliefEasing cranial pain
trauma release · nervous system regulation · tension release · emotional release · mental clarity
osteopathy
Manual skeletal manipulation therapy
- practitionerOne who works regularly
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- therapiesphysiotherapy, psychotherapy, cryotherapy, PT, hydrotherapy
- healing practicesacupressure, holistic healing, Ayurveda, self-healing, chiropractic
- alternative medicineacupuncture, acupressure, Ayurveda, ayurveda, homeopathy
- bodyworkmassage, bodywork, deep tissue, Swedish massage, sports massage
- holistic wellnessAyurveda, ayurveda, aromatherapy diffuser, acupressure, chakra
- Integrative Medicineacupuncture, naturopathy, functional medicine, ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine
craniosacral therapyevidence-based medicine
Clinical care guided by research
clinical medicine · surgery · chemotherapy · vaccination · physical therapy
craniosacral therapysurgery
Invasive medical procedure
surgical intervention · invasive procedure · orthopedic surgery · spinal fusion · deep tissue massage
therapy, cranium, cranial, sacrum, crania, intracranial, craniotomy, craniofacial, sacroiliac