Cranial Sacral Dysfunction and Sacral Segmental Subluxations

DeCamp ONAm ChiroNov 1990; 12 (11): 13-17

The first objective in re-establishing normal cranial-sacral respiratory function is to balance the pelvis to its maximum. This is important due to the larger degree of compensation required by the cranium for the weight bearing pelvis. Compared to compensation for cervical and cranial problems, the over-riding effect of this pelvic compensation on cranial analysis and correction must be eliminated. In the pelvis, the side of sacral anterior subluxation and loss of stability requires increased stability on the opposite side of that segment by the contraction of the associated gluteal musculature. The result is a gluteal indicator relating to an anterior sacral subluxation. Cranial compensation of the sacrum results in sutural sensitivity, near or at the occiput, on the same side as the active gluteal indicator.

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