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What is Cranial Osteopathy?

Cranial osteopathy is a very gentle form of osteopathic treatment. As an osteopath who also has extensive training in the area of cranial osteopathy, I am able to feel the subtle, whole-body motion that is present within all tissues. This subtle movement is called the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM).

The emphasis of a cranial osteopathic treatment is on the whole person and this whole-body movement, rather than on all the separate parts that make up our bodies. When our body is free of restriction and our whole body is in balance and functioning as one, our body will naturally move towards a state of health.

Throughout life we all experience a range of stresses, such as; physical, traumatic, emotional or nutritional stress just to name just a few. Although your body will work hard to resolve such stress, often a lasting strain pattern remains. As the layers of strain accumulate throughout life, they may begin to disrupt the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM), reducing the flexibility of muscles, ligaments and joints, affecting your ability to adapt to further stresses and predisposing you to injury.

As a cranial osteopath, I am able to tune into all these layers of strain preventing the expression of optimal health. Working with the health of my patient and the natural intelligence of their body we are able to gently release any unwelcome strains, enabling a state of health and balance to be restored. This process can be deeply relaxing, and we encourage our patients to take this opportunity to rest and unwind during treatment.

Cranial Osteopathy can be used to treat people of all ages but is particularly suited to treating babies and children as well as those suffering chronic conditions, e.g. pelvic pain.