Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is great for all ages!

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is great for all ages!

A little introduction - 

CST is a light-touch form of bodywork that focuses on structures that surround the central nervous system. There are a series of contact points around the body that, with gentle pressure, can release tension and restrictions. People find CST to be very gentle and relaxing, and for those who do not respond well to deeper soft tissue therapy or traditional chiropractic adjustments, this is a great option. 

CST is very successful at treating a variety of conditions for infants and children. Infants are often referred to our office for CST for pre and post frenectomy care. 

Other reasons parents may seek CST for their children include: 

• colic 

• latching and feeding issues

• Torticollis

• arching/discomfort in the car seat

• reflux

• difficulty meeting motor milestones

Older children with sleep issues, bedwetting, anxiety and ADD/ADHD benefit from CST as well. 

CST is effective with wiggly kids! Some kids have difficulty sitting still and that's ok! It can be done while children are seated on the floor playing with toys, being held by a parent or if they feel relaxed enough to lie on the treatment table. 

Craniosacral therapy is currently being offered with Mallory (30 and 60 minute sessions) and as part of Dr. Brenda's chiropractic treatments.

Craniosacral therapy is one of our offerings for infants and kids.

5 Tips To Help with Leg Cramps

1. Stay hydrated during the day - aim to drink half your body weight in ounces of water.

2. Supplement with Magnesium (in citrate or glycinate form) 300-400mg/day

3. If you’re already taking Magnesium and still experiencing leg cramps, try adding Calcium Lactate to your supplement routine.

4. When you’re actively experiencing the leg cramp trying to stretch it out can make it feel worse or last longer. Instead, try placing one hand on either side of the cramp and push the muscle together between you hands. It may be uncomfortable but it will signal to the brain to stop the cramp more quickly.

5. Add a good mobility routine to your day. This could include stretching, walking, yoga and chiropractic care.

Iron in your diet

Animal sources of iron are absorbed 2-3x more by the body than plant sources.

Good animal sources include lean beef, oysters and poultry.

The best plant sources are beans and lentils, tofu and dark green leafy veggies like spinach or kale.

Adding a Vitamin C source can enhance the absorption of iron from plant sources. These pairings can work well:

• bell peppers and beans in a salad

• spinach salad with lemon juice vinaigrette

• fortified grains with berries

Iron can also be absorbed into your food if you cook in cast iron cookware.