Craniosacral Massage Therapy for Vertigo Relief

Craniosacral therapy (CSMT) is a gentle, hands-on technique that can help relieve vertigo by releasing physical and emotional tension that contributes to balance problems.  CSMT practitioners and patients report positive results, especially for cervicogenic vertigo linked to neck and jaw dysfunction. 

How Craniosacral Massage Therapy (CSMT) Can Help Vertigo

CSMT works to address potential physical and energetic imbalances that can cause vertigo, particularly those involving the craniosacral system (membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord). 

• Releases physical tension: CSMT targets tension in the fascia, a connective tissue network throughout the body, including the head, neck, and shoulders. Tension in these areas can affect the vestibular system, which controls balance, and can directly cause or worsen vertigo symptoms.
• Encourages fluid movement: By using light touch, practitioners seek to release restrictions that can impede the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Improved fluid flow is thought to relieve pressure imbalances that contribute to vertigo. Additionally Julie at Posture Massage in Connecticut also offers lymphatic drainage and will incorporate those techniques in your CSMT massage.
• Calms the nervous system: Vertigo episodes can be triggered or exacerbated by stress and anxiety. CSMT helps activate the body's rest-and-digest response, reducing stress hormones and calming the nervous system. This can lessen the frequency and intensity of vertigo attacks.
• Addresses trauma: As a holistic therapy, CSMT also considers how physical and emotional trauma can contribute to conditions like vertigo. Some patients report feeling deep relaxation or processing emotions during and after sessions. Julie also work with emotional integration and will incorporate working through any emotions that arise in your CSMT for vertigo. Her wealth of skills and knowledge truly make her sessions highly sought after and valuable. 

What to Expect During Your CSMT Session

During a craniosacral therapy session, which typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, you will lie fully clothed on a massage table. Julie at Posture Massage (Stamford or Westport Offices) in Connecticut will use light touch (about the weight of a nickel) on different areas of your body, including your head, neck, and back, to assess the rhythm of your craniosacral system. She will then apply gentle pressure to release any detected tension or restrictions. She will also ask you questions and chat with you about what she is detecting and what stresses you feel your body and brain are under. You may feel deeply relaxed, sense pulsations, or experience emotional releases during the session. 

After the session you will want to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and relax. Julie will walk you through all the steps in order to get the most from your CSMT session!