Cranial manipulation

Restoring proper function to your nervous system

Cranial manipulation involves hands-on techniques to adjust the skull bones and surrounding tissues to improve overall health and well-being. Practitioners apply gentle pressure and subtle movements to realign the bones of the skull, aiming to release tension and restore proper function to the cranial system.

During a cranial manipulation session, the practitioner carefully palpates various areas of the head, detecting any areas of restriction or imbalance. Using precise and controlled movements, they encourage the bones of the skull to move into their optimal positions, promoting better cerebrospinal fluid flow and nerve function.

This therapy is based on the idea that the cranial bones can become misaligned due to trauma, stress, or other factors, leading to a range of health issues such as headaches, jaw pain, and even emotional imbalances. By gently manipulating the cranial bones, practitioners seek to alleviate these symptoms and support the body’s natural healing processes.

This vital puzzle piece can benefit you

Cranial work is a vital (and sometimes missing) puzzle piece of comprehensive chiropractic care. At Back on Track Cranial Center in Scotts Valley, our chiropractor ensures it’s not missed and that the underlying tissues of your brain and spinal cord are treated appropriately.

Releasing tensions that can cause

• Headaches
• Jaw pain
• TMJ
• Migraines
• Dizziness
• Vertigo
• Sinus problems
• Concussions

Count on the area’s only provider

With us, you’ll have the area’s only provider of cranial manipulation and the Sacro-Occipital Technique. Our goal is to relieve your pain and improve your health with a time-tested and thoroughly researched method. More about SOT