CranioSacral Therapy for Head Injuries: How Disimpaction Can Relieve Post-Fall Symptoms in Naples, FL
Life happens — a slip in the shower, a bump on the ice, a tumble off a bike. Even “minor” head injuries can leave a lasting imprint on your body. Head trauma, whether from a fall, sports injury, or accident, can affect the delicate structures of your skull, brain, and nervous system long after the initial impact has healed on the surface.
That’s where CranioSacral Therapy (CST) — and specifically a technique called disimpaction — can play a gentle, powerful role in recovery.
What is Disimpaction in CranioSacral Therapy?
Your skull isn’t one solid bone — it’s made of several bones that connect at joints called sutures. These bones are designed to move subtly with your breath and the natural rhythm of the craniosacral system (the fluid and membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord).
After a blow to the head, these bones can become compressed or “jammed” together at their sutures. This can restrict movement, disrupt the craniosacral rhythm, and contribute to symptoms such as:
Headaches or migraines
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Visual disturbances
Neck and shoulder pain
Heightened stress or anxiety
Disimpaction is a gentle manual technique used in CST to help release that compression, restore subtle movement, and improve fluid and nerve flow.
How It Helps After a Fall or Impact
When the skull bones are able to move more freely and the craniosacral rhythm is restored, your body can often release stored tension from the impact. This can help:
Reduce pain and pressure in the head, face, and neck
Improve focus, mental clarity, and memory
Enhance balance and coordination
Support the body’s natural healing response
Relieve emotional stress often stored after trauma
Why Gentle is Key
Unlike forceful manipulations, CST works with light, sustained touch — often no more than the weight of a nickel. This makes it ideal for those recovering from concussions, post-fall injuries, or other head trauma, especially when the body is still sensitive.
When to Seek Help
If you’ve recently had a head injury, always seek medical evaluation first to rule out serious issues such as fractures or bleeding. CST can be a complementary approach once your doctor has cleared you for gentle bodywork.
Even if the injury happened months or years ago, unresolved compression can linger and continue to cause symptoms — meaning it’s never too late to explore CST.
Your Path Back to Balance
At Avalon Wellness & Performance, our skilled CranioSacral Therapy practitioners use disimpaction techniques to help the body release the subtle restrictions caused by head impacts. Our goal is to restore ease, support your nervous system, and help you feel like yourself again.
📅 Ready to learn if CST can help you? Book your session today and take a gentle step toward recovery.
