Cranial Sacral Therapy & Myofascial Release
Gentle, Restorative Care for the Whole Family
At Active Faith Chiropractic, we believe healing happens when the body is given the right environment to restore balance and motion. Alongside chiropractic adjustments, we offer Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) and myofascial release to help reduce tension, restore movement, and support the nervous system.
These gentle, hands-on techniques are safe for adults, children, pregnant mothers, and infants, and are commonly used to help address tension patterns that can contribute to pain, stress, and dysfunction throughout the body.
What Is Cranial Sacral Therapy?
Cranial Sacral Therapy is a light-touch therapy that works with the body’s cranial and nervous system. The cranial system includes the bones of the skull, spine, sacrum, membranes, and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. By using gentle contact, CST helps release restrictions within these tissues, allowing the nervous system to function more freely and efficiently. Patients often describe CST as feeling like a deeply relaxing head and body massage, while the practitioner works to release tension patterns within the body.
CST may help support:
- Headaches and migraines
- Neck and back tension
- Stress and nervous system overload
- Jaw tightness or TMJ discomfort
- Sleep disturbances
- Postural strain
- Recovery from injury or physical stress
Pediatric Cranial Work
Cranial Sacral Therapy is especially helpful for babies and children, as their cranial bones and tissues are still developing and responding to birth and growth.
Gentle cranial work may support infants experiencing:
- Birth tension or birth trauma
- Torticollis or head preference
- Flat spots (plagiocephaly)
- Colic or digestive discomfort
- SFeeding difficulties
- General tension or sleep disturbances
What Is Myofascial Release?
Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, organs, nerves, and joints throughout the body. When fascia becomes restricted due to stress, injury, posture, or repetitive movement, it can create tightness, discomfort, and limited mobility. Myofascial release focuses on gently working with this tissue to restore normal motion and reduce tension.
This technique may involve:
- Slow sustained pressure
- Gentle stretching of fascia
- Soft tissue work
- Muscle release techniques
By restoring mobility to the fascial system, the body can move more freely and comfortably.
Why We Combine These Therapies with Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic adjustments restore joint motion and nervous system communication. Cranial sacral therapy and myofascial work help address soft tissue tension and fascial restrictions that can contribute to dysfunction.
Together, these therapies create a more complete approach to healing by addressing:
- Joint motion
- Muscle tension
- Fascial restrictions
- Nervous system balance
This combination allows the body to move, function, and heal more efficiently.
Care Designed for You
At Active Faith Chiropractic, every treatment is individualized. Your care may include a combination of:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Cranial Sacral Therapy
- Myofascial release
- Muscle work and soft tissue therapy
- Movement or exercise recommendations
Our goal is to help reduce pain, restore motion, and support your body’s natural ability to heal so you can live the life God designed you to live.
