Craniosacral therapy is a light-touch therapy that was developed by John Upledger, an osteopathic physician. It involves the therapist placing their hands on the client and "tuning in" to what is known as the craniosacral rhythm. Very light pressure is then used to help release tensions, particularly at the skull and sacrum (the flat bone at the base of the spine), in an attempt to improve and regulate the rhythm.
Craniosacral therapy helps to release the tensions on the central nervous system, allowing the entire body to relax and self-correct, thereby improving whole-body health and performance. Craniosacral therapy is used to treat a wide variety of issues, including physical and emotional stress, neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, jaw pain and tension, and chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.