I am passionate in helping people eliminate their shoulder, neck and head pain with Craniosacral Therapy. I suffered very severely of migraine headaches in my early thirties and this wonderful gentle therapy helped me gain full recovery and I am pain free till now.
Research has shown Craniosacral Therapy to be specifically effective and safe in reducing neck pain intensity and may improve the functional disability and quality of life up to 3 months after the intervention. Particularly in chronic and recurrent neck pain, Craniosacral Therapy may be a worthwhile treatment option in addition to standard medical care.
Given that the craniosacral system comprises of structures of the central nervous system — the skull, cerebrospinal fluid, the membranes of the brain and the spinal cord — it’s not surprising that Craniosacral Therapy can have a positive impact on mood regulation, pain tolerance, stress response and relaxation. The musculoskeletal system, vascular system, endocrine system and sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous systems all influence activities of the craniosacral system.
Shoulder problems are among the most common forms of musculoskeletal problems. Dysfunction of the Accessory Nerve (CN XI) often leads to pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders, and sometimes simply improving the functions of the Vagus Nerve and the Accessory Nerve is enough to eliminate pain and restrictions in movement and mobility of the should and neck area.
Immediately after leaving the skull, the cranial part of the Accessory Nerve combines with the vagus nerve (CN X) at the inferior ganglion of vagus nerve (a ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies). The fibres from the cranial part are then distributed through the vagus nerve. For this reason, the cranial part of the Accessory Nerve is considered as part of the Vagus Nerve.
Craniosacral therapy potentially supports release of restrictions in the fascia, muscles, viscera, and organs within the body so the Accessory Nerve and the Vagus Nerve can move freely and communicate 80-90% of it’s sensory information to the brain. Without impingements or restrictions the body can communicate better and vagal tone can be improved.
