How to Massage the Temporal Wobble in Cranial Massage
Cranial sacral massage therapy, a gentle and non-invasive holistic therapy, provides lasting results in addition to relieving a wide range of symptoms and pain. The temporal wobble, one of the techniques used by cranial massage therapists, balances the rhythm of the cranial pulse by gently rocking the blocked fluid. This cranial fluid typically pulsates between 6 to 8 times a minute. The temporal wobble helps to achieve and maintain this.
1
Assist the client in laying down comfortably on their back. Cover their body with a sheet or warm blanket to help them relax.
2
Sit at the client's head.
3
Place your hands under the head without covering up the ears. Your hands can rest lightly on the table while holding the head.
4
Hold the head without movement until you detect the rhythm of the pulse that flows between the cranium and the sacrum. Before doing the temporal wobble this cranial-sacral pulse might be much slower or much faster than the desired 6 to 8 pulses per minute.
5
Start the temporal wobble by rocking the head about a half inch back and forth. Continue this wobble for up to 10 minutes. Stop sooner if the client requests.
6
Check the cranial-sacral pulse while holding the head still.
7
Allow the client to rest for 10 minutes without touching the head, regardless of the rhythm of the cranial-sacral pulse.
Tips & Warnings
Use the temporal wobble technique to give relief for headaches and migraines.
Ask the client to let you know immediately if they experience any discomfort.
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Cranial sacral massage therapy, a gentle and non-invasive holistic therapy, provides lasting results in addition to relieving a wide range of symptoms and pain. The temporal wobble, one of the techniques used by cranial massage therapists, balances the rhythm of the cranial pulse by gently rocking the blocked fluid. This cranial fluid typically pulsates between 6 to 8 times a minute. The temporal wobble helps to achieve and maintain this.
1
Assist the client in laying down comfortably on their back. Cover their body with a sheet or warm blanket to help them relax.
2
Sit at the client's head.
3
Place your hands under the head without covering up the ears. Your hands can rest lightly on the table while holding the head.
4
Hold the head without movement until you detect the rhythm of the pulse that flows between the cranium and the sacrum. Before doing the temporal wobble this cranial-sacral pulse might be much slower or much faster than the desired 6 to 8 pulses per minute.
5
Start the temporal wobble by rocking the head about a half inch back and forth. Continue this wobble for up to 10 minutes. Stop sooner if the client requests.
6
Check the cranial-sacral pulse while holding the head still.
7
Allow the client to rest for 10 minutes without touching the head, regardless of the rhythm of the cranial-sacral pulse.
Tips & Warnings
Use the temporal wobble technique to give relief for headaches and migraines.
Ask the client to let you know immediately if they experience any discomfort.
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