What is CST?

It is a gentle yet extremely powerful treatment that relieves compression in the bones of the head, sacrum (a triangular bone in the lower back) and spinal column. CST is non-invasive and can help treat a number of conditions. It uses gentle pressure on the head or body to relieve the stress and pain caused by compression. Qualified professionals such as Osteopaths, physical therapists and Chiropractors may be trained in CST. Only a qualified and registered Osteopath in the UK is entitled to use the professional title as a Cranial Osteopath. The human body has a powerful inherent healing potential, but this potential can be compromised or depleted by injury, disease, trauma and stress. The forces of nature, both within and outside the body, have a natural tendency to reintegrate and restore healthy function. CST engages with these forces in order to enhance the body’s natural healing ability and to restore health and integration of body, mind and spirit. It can enhance health in any circumstances - from new born babies to the elderly, from birth patterns, injury, illness, severe trauma, and all the many stresses and strains of life, both physical and emotional, often resolving issues that are not helped by other means. It is a profoundly transformative process. See www.ccst.co.uk for more information.