Cranial osteopathy is a highly specialized western healing technique that uses gentle manipulation to balance the subtle movements and rhythms of the skull and related tissues. The core principle is that the cranial system (comprising the skull, the membranes surrounding the brain, and cerebrospinal fluid) helps maintain and regulate the health of the body’s nervous system. By gently operating and restoring the balance of the craniosacral structure, the tension in the central nervous system and other systems of the body can be released. The treatment helps to relax and improve the body’s ability to self-regulate, and relieve various physical pain and nervous system diseases.