How to Support Your Nervous System

Sep 1

Many people who seek bodywork do so because they’re dealing with pain. Thinking the cause is tight muscles, they assume deep tissue massage will release tension and help them feel better.

For many people though, the source of physical tension is held in their nervous system – in the connective tissues around their brain, spinal cord, cranial and peripheral nerves.

When this happens, the nervous system doesn’t function as well in communicating and coordinating signals throughout the rest of the body. This can result in physical pain, but also emotional distress and mental ruminations.

In order to address the root cause, it’s key to release stress held in the nervous system. This is possible with craniosacral therapy, a hands-on and energetic type of bodywork.

Craniosacral Therapy to Calm Your Nervous System

Craniosacral therapy uses light touch to invite tension to unwind from the connective tissues of the nervous system. This improves the functioning of nearby muscles and organs.

Equally important to the equation is managing stressors in daily life.

To optimize one’s health, it’s important to increase the amount of time the nervous system spends in parasympathetic mode, known as “rest and digest,” rather than sympathetic mode, known as “fight, flight, or freeze.”

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And so in exploring how best to take care of your body, keep in mind the importance of your nervous system. It’s vital.

Consider rest and quality sleep as non-negotiables, and experiment with how your pain responds to Craniosacral Therapy rather than deep tissue massage.

Learn more about craniosacral therapy here and schedule your appointment by clicking the button below. I look forward to supporting you and the health of your nervous system!

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