Cranial Osteopathy

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 What is cranial osteopathy?

Osteopaths view the body as a unique, interconnected, self-healing system. They believe that the structure and the function of the body are closely related, and a disturbance in the body’s framework can interrupt the natural function of multiple systems, causing a wide range of symptoms. Cranial osteopathy is a specific type of extremely gentle osteopathic treatment, which focuses on relieving stress and tension throughout the body. Because it’s such a gentle form of therapy, it can be practised on people with a wide range of conditions, and is suitable for all ages, from newborns to the elderly. Cranial osteopathy was founded by William Garner Sutherland, a pupil of the founder of osteopathy Andrew Taylor Still, in the 1930s. As a student, studying the structure and function of the human skeleton, Sutherland was particularly interested in the way the bones of the skull fit together. This fascination led him to investigate particular structure of the skull bones and their slight alleability. It was this investigation that led to the development of cranial osteopathy and to the understanding of the role of cranial motion in health and sickness. This article describes the features of cranial osteopathy.