Caput

There are 22 bones in the skull that comprise the face and the cranium. They are connected through joints called sutures and are assumed to this day by many to be fused and rigid. For functional and neurological reasons, as well as 12 years of study and practice in this area, I believe that the bones and articulations of the head change position. When they do so in a way that produces excess or abnormal pressure on the brain or sense organs, the integrity of the central nervous system is impacted and the body’s ability to process information is diminished. This could be for any number reasons, but some of the most common are birth, falls, and dental/orthodontic work.

80% of the central nervous system resides in the head. While most chiropractors most of the time focus on the relationship between the spine and the nervous system, I find that relieving cranial pressure and restoring balance through the structures of the skull makes a big difference in improving how the body can regulate movement, sensation, and cognition. Headaches and TMJ issues are common symptoms that often reflect increased tension on the skull. Beyond the discomfort of these conditions (which are trying to get your attention) is the effect this functional strain has on blood flow and the circuits of information being relayed through and within the brain.