Craniosacral Therapy For Pregnancy & Babies
Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy during Pregnancy
This gentle hands on therapy can be very supportive during pregnancy. As the size and weight of the baby increases, ligaments soften throughout the body and can become more vulnerable to strain. Clients come for relief of particular concerns such as backache, headaches, digestive problems, sinus problems, sciatic pain etc. Others feel that craniosacral therapy helps them deal with any anxiety or stress surrounding their pregnancy in a more resourced way.
Helps support after the birth
The body has to recover from the changes it has made during pregnancy and labour. Birth can leave the mother with ongoing problems such as backache, headaches and pelvic pain as well as emotional stresses, hormonal changes and low energy levels.
Craniosacral Therapy developed from the work of an osteopath Dr WG Sutherland, who discovered a subtle rhythmic movement in the body. This is the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and is expressed as a tide-like ebb and flow. The bones of the head and the base of the spine follow this movement known as craniosacral motion. In Craniosacral therapy there is an understanding that Health expresses itself through this tidal movement within the fluids and tissues of the body. By using a light non invasive touch, craniosacral therapists become aware of how stress and compressive patterns are held in our bodies and help facilitate a release.
Craniosacral Therapy for babies
At birth the bones of the cranium are not fully formed and can become compressed during the delivery. Unresolved birth trauma can also imprint shock in the nervous system. The effects of anaesthetics, interventions and caesarean sections can all be traumatic for babies and can lead to disturbed sleep patterns, excessive crying, colic, feeding problems etc. Craniosacral Therapy uses a very gentle non invasive touch that releases restrictions and shock and restores health in the body. There is no need to remove clothing during the session.
If you would like to know if craniosacral therapy can help you with a specific condition, please ring me.