Cranial
Cranial Chiropractic Care: Restoring Nervous System Harmony for Optimal Health
Chiropractic Treatment For Cranial
At Bromley & Chislehurst Chiropractic Clinic, our cranial techniques gently ease tension in the head and upper neck, encouraging your central nervous system to rebalance and self-regulate. Ideal for easing migraines, jaw discomfort, stress-related insomnia or persistent tension, this approach works alongside traditional adjustments to support whole-body wellness.
Using subtle fingertip contacts on the skull sutures and atlas vertebra, cranial care releases restrictions and enhances cerebrospinal fluid dynamics. By harmonising the cranial bones and surrounding soft tissues, this non-invasive method promotes profound relaxation, reduces pain, and elevates both mental clarity and emotional calm.
Introduction to Cranial Chiropractic Treatment
Cranial chiropractic techniques at Bromley & Chislehurst Chiropractic Clinic use precise, gentle fingertip contacts to restore alignment of the skull sutures and upper cervical vertebrae. By rebalancing these subtle cranial motions, we ease dural tension, alleviate discomfort, and enhance autonomic regulation—supporting healthy heart rate, circulation, digestion and more.
We commonly apply these cranial methods to help with:
Tension and migraine headaches
Jaw and TMJ dysfunction
Upper-neck stiffness and cervicogenic symptoms
Sinus pressure and nasal congestion
Stress-related anxiety and nervous tension
Concussion recovery support
Sleep-quality improvement
The Nervous System: Cornerstone of Your Health
Your nervous system is the body’s master controller, directing every physiological process essential for health. It comprises two key divisions: the action-oriented sympathetic branch and the restorative parasympathetic branch.
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) – Fight-or-Flight Response
Known as the body’s alarm system, the SNS springs into action when you sense danger or stress. A rush of adrenaline and cortisol spikes your heart rate, dilates your pupils and shunts blood toward your arms and legs in preparation for rapid movement. While this burst of energy is essential during real emergencies, constant SNS activation—common in today’s high-pressure world—can leave you stuck in a state of tension, driving chronic anxiety, muscle tightness and low-grade inflammation. Over weeks and months, this perpetual “on” mode can fuel persistent aches, restless sleep, digestive upset and mood swings.Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) – Rest-and-Digest Mode
Serving as the body’s built-in relaxation switch, the PNS promotes healing and renewal. When engaged, it slows your heart rate, lowers blood pressure and revs up digestion and tissue repair. This calm state not only strengthens immune defences and supports deep, restorative sleep but also reduces stress-hormone levels, steadies your mood and boosts resilience. Cultivating parasympathetic balance—through gentle chiropractic techniques, mindful breathing and lifestyle habits—helps reprogramme your stress response and supports lasting wellbeing.
Balancing Your Nervous System with Cranial Chiropractic Treatment
Cranial chiropractic treatment is instrumental in shifting your autonomic balance from constant sympathetic “fight or flight” activation to soothing parasympathetic “rest and digest” mode. Even minor misalignments of the skull and upper cervical vertebrae can keep your nervous system in a heightened state of alert, triggering stress responses without real danger. Gentle cranial adjustments release this tension, recalibrate neural pathways, and guide your body into deep relaxation and natural healing.
By harmonising your autonomic nervous system, cranial chiropractic care delivers an array of wellness benefits, such as:
Reduced Stress & Anxiety: Realigning cranial structures soothes overactive sympathetic signals, easing tension and fostering a calmer mental state.
Improved Sleep Quality: Restoring parasympathetic dominance supports smoother sleep cycles, helping you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed.
Pain Relief: Easing chronic fight-or-flight tone diminishes muscle tightness and tension-related discomfort in the head, neck and jaw.
Enhanced Digestion & Immune Response: Parasympathetic activation optimises digestive reflexes and immune surveillance, boosting nutrient uptake and resistance to illness.
Health Challenges Treated by Cranial Chiropractic Treatment
Cranial chiropractic employs precise, gentle manipulations of the skull and upper cervical spine to ease tension, reduce stress, and bolster overall vitality. By targeting subtle imbalances in the cranial bones and surrounding soft tissues, this technique recalibrates the autonomic nervous system and activates your body’s own restorative mechanisms for deeper healing.
Unlike conventional approaches that often depend on drugs or surgical procedures, cranial chiropractic aligns with your natural physiology to foster well-being. It offers a safe, holistic alternative—tackling both structural and neurological factors to support lasting health for both mind and body.
Cranial chiropractic techniques can support relief for numerous concerns, such as:
Headache & Migraine Relief: By gently easing tension in the skull and upper cervical area, cranial adjustments lessen both the frequency and severity of head pain.
Jaw & TMJ Dysfunction: Subtle realignments of the jaw and cranial sutures improve bite mechanics, reduce clicking and alleviate jaw discomfort.
Upper Spine & Neck Stiffness: Addressing misalignments at the skull–neck junction restores neck mobility, eases muscle tightness and diminishes upper-spine aches.
Stress-Related Tension: Balancing cranial structures soothes the autonomic nervous system, lowering stress hormones and releasing chronic muscular tension.
Sinus Congestion: Subtle cranial manipulations promote improved fluid flow and reduced mucosal swelling in the sinuses, offering relief from stubborn nasal blockages.
- Sleep Disturbances: By engaging the parasympathetic response, cranial adjustments soothe nervous-system hyperactivity, easing restlessness and encouraging deeper, more restorative sleep.
Book Your Consultation Today
At Bromley & Chislehurst Chiropractic Clinic, we’re dedicated to guiding you toward peak wellness with bespoke cranial chiropractic techniques. If you’re keen to feel the effects of a harmonised nervous system, reach out today to arrange your personalised consultation.
Contact us today to book your appointment or call 0204 577 1017 or whats App 07399013450.