Craniopathy in Wall Township NJ

What is Craniopathy?

Craniopathy is the science and art of restoring proper function to the cranium. Chiropractic craniopathy, which is different from Craniosacral Therapy, is an advanced aspect of the Sacro Occipital Technique (S.O.T.). The focus of craniopathy is the movement and position of the 22 interlinked cranial bones and their impact on the function and adaptability of the central nervous system. Cranial misalignments, or subluxations, can distort the function of the nervous system as well as create cranial and facial asymmetries such as plagiocephaly, eyes being unlevel or uneven, ears appearing rotated, and more.

Cranial adjustments involve assessing the moveable sutures of the cranium and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) between the cranium and the rest of the central nervous system. After the exact pattern of misalignment is analyzed, the doctor will apply gentle pressure to the cranial bones with the patient’s breath that will allow their “release” and reposition.

Craniopathy is especially helpful for babies and young children for many reasons. Because their cranial sutures have not fully fused, the impact of the adjustments can be massive and alter the trajectory of development for the better. Also, because 80% of the central nervous system lies in the cranium, allowing for proper function can impact growth and development.

The most common reason for cranial subluxation in a baby is difficulty in the birth process. Even a “natural” birth can cause cranial subluxations. However, the more medical intervention during the birth process, such as Pitocin, epidural, vacuum extraction, and especially C-section, the more likely a more severe cranial subluxation can be present.

In an infant, these subluxation patterns can not only affect growth and development, but can also impact the shape of the skull, the development of a child’s palate, and affect breastfeeding, latching, and more.

Craniopathy for Tongue Tie

Tongue and lip ties can drastically limit the comfort, growth, and development of infants. On the surface, a tie restricts the movement and function of the tongue and palate which can impact breastfeeding. However, underneath the surface, that tissue connects throughout the body all the way down to the toes and can impact the function of different systems including digestion.