Treatment for
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME

In Missoula, Montana

CranioSacral Therapy can be a helpful adjunct to traditional treatments for PTSD by addressing the physical manifestations of trauma, which can then ease psychological symptoms. CST works by gently releasing physical tension and helping to restore balance to the CranioSacral System, allowing the body to better process and release emotional trauma. 

Ways That CranioSacral Therapy Can Help Relieve Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:

  • Physical Release of Trauma:

    Trauma can lead to physical symptoms like muscle tension, shallow breathing, and headaches. CranioSacral Therapy, through gentle manipulation of the cranium, skull, and sacrum helps to release these tensions, allowing the body to access and process trapped emotions. 

  • Restore Balance:

    The CranioSacral System, responsible for circulating cerebrospinal fluid, can be disrupted by trauma, leading to imbalances in the nervous system. CranioSacral Therapy aims to restore balance to this system, supporting the body's natural healing process. 

  • Support Emotional Processing:

    By releasing physical and emotional tension, CranioSacral Therapy can create space for individuals to better engage with other therapeutic approaches like psychotherapy, which may facilitate deeper emotional processing and resolution of trauma. 

  • Gentle Approach:

    CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique that works with your body’s inner wisdom. CST a process of listening to the body, and supporting your own natural healing abilities. 

  • Reduce Symptom Intensity:

    Some individuals with PTSD experience intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, and panic attacks. By addressing the physical manifestations of trauma, CranioSacral Therapy can help to reduce the intensity and frequency of these symptoms. 

Link to Book CranioSacral Therapy for PTSD

 FAQs

  • Yes. CranioSacral Therapy creates a space where your body can start letting go of stored stress or trauma. Many people find it very helpful for releasing the traumatic events that originally led to PTSD.

  • Craniosacral Therapy works through touch and somatic processing, helping your nervous system reset and settle. It’s a great complement to other trauma therapies. CST works more closely with the body than traditional talk therapies.

  • Some people feel calmer after just one session. Others see gradual changes over time; better sleep, less tension, more ease.