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Cranial work · Scotts Valley

Cranial manipulation

Our cranial manipulation is a technique related to SOT. Utilizing this chiropractic adjustment method, we are able to reduce cranial stress and improve the flow of your spinal fluid.

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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

Make an appointment

Call (831) 440-7787 or send a request, and the office will find a time with you. New patients start with a full examination.

Dr. Rob at work

  • Dr. Rob, seated beside the treatment table, with his hands at the head and neck of a patient lying on her back
    Cranial work on the table
  • Dr. Rob standing behind a seated patient, one hand on her forehead and one at the back of her neck
    Cranial work, seated

Treatments

More care in one place

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Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)

A series of gentle, non-invasive adjustments that aim to restore balance to the pelvis and address misalignments in the spine.

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Chiropractic

Wellness examinations and effective treatment from a chiropractor who puts quality time into every appointment.

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Soft tissue therapy

A hands-on approach to muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia: Graston Technique®, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and cryotherapy.

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Sports injuries

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Counseling on diet, exercise, nutritional supplements and home care, with a plan that is solely yours.

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