What is CST (Craniosacral Therapy)?

🌿 What is CST?

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on bodywork technique that focuses on releasing tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and improve whole-body health. It targets the craniosacral system — the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

🧠 Benefits of CST for Headaches & Migraines

  1. Releases Subtle Tension That Triggers Pain
    CST gently relieves tension in the head, neck, jaw (TMJ), and spine — common sources of chronic headaches and migraines. Even small restrictions in these areas can create pressure that leads to pain, and CST works at that foundational level.

  2. Improves Fluid Flow in the Central Nervous System
    CST enhances the movement of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord, which can reduce inflammation and relieve built-up pressure — key migraine contributors.

  3. Targets Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms
    Rather than masking the pain, CST looks at underlying patterns like postural imbalances, nervous system dysregulation, or past trauma that may be fueling headaches — helping reduce frequency and intensity over time.

  4. Gentle, Non-Invasive, and Drug-Free
    For people sensitive to medications or seeking a natural approach, CST is a low-risk therapy. Its feather-light touch often brings profound results without force or discomfort.

  5. Supports Whole-Body Relaxation and Stress Reduction
    Because stress is a major migraine trigger, CST’s ability to soothe the nervous system and shift the body into a calm, parasympathetic state makes it especially effective for tension-type and stress-related headaches.

  6. Backed by Growing Clinical and Anecdotal Evidence
    While still considered complementary, CST is increasingly recommended by integrative practitioners — and widely reported by patients to bring relief when other approaches have failed.