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This article is from the Alternative Medicine Therapies guide.

Craniosacral Therapy: Cautions

• While there have been few reports of injuries from craniosacral therapy, critics express concern that any manipulation could do harm to the delicate, pliable skull bones of newborn infants. Proponents argue that this technique is one of the safest alternative therapies, extremely gentle and noninvasive when practiced by a qualified physician.
• If you have ever had a brain hemorrhage or aneurysm, check with your doctor before you have craniosacral therapy. It may be ill-advised.
• This therapy is not recommended for such life-threatening problems as heart disease, cancer, or medical emergencies.

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