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Cranial Therapy Explained

chiropractor brisbane Most of us are aware that we have lots of joints in our bodies. But did you know that the human skull is made up of 59 joints? If you include the face, the total number of joints is an impressive 102!

Another name for the skull is the cranium. Restriction to normal movements of the cranium puts pressure on the brain and spinal cord as well as the tissues and fluids that protect them. This can lead to problems with movement, learning, balance and coordination as well as causing pain and issues with digestive, breathing, heart and hormonal systems.

Cranial Therapy is a very gentle technique using light finger pressure on the skull, generally no more than the weight of a 10 cent coin. It is designed to remove the blockages and allow the body to heal itself and work at a higher capacity. Parents and practitioners find it especially useful for infants and children due to the soft touch.

chiropractor brisbane Dr Tressa, one of Wellness One’s chiropractors, reports that the research on cranial therapy reveals it to be beneficial for infantile problems such as breastfeeding difficulties and head shape correction, as well as for children with learning difficulties or coordination problems. In general, it has been shown to help with stress or fatigue related issues, immune disorders, migraines, facial paralysis or pain, jaw dysfunction and more.

Want to know more? Dr Tressa will happily answer your questions about how Cranial Therapy can help you or your family. Call the professionals at Wellness One for your headache solutions- health care naturally!