Cranial Facial Release (CFR) is an advanced, endonasal cranial technique used to mobilize the bones in the face and cranium. By carefully inflating tiny balloons within the nasal passages, CFR aims to open breathing pathways, optimize brain and endocrine function, and enhance cerebrospinal fluid flow. The treatment is quick, with each session lasting just 2-3 seconds, but its effects can be life-changing.

Cranial structure deviations are more common than many realize. The bones of the skull can be easily disrupted by factors such as excessive force during birth, head trauma, drug use, or whiplash injuries. These disruptions can cause the skull bones to fixate and lose proper movement.

When the skull is misaligned or not functioning correctly, it impacts the entire body. Restricted cranial movement can exert abnormal pressure on the brain and spinal cord, which can be harmful. Given the brain’s critical role in overall health, this pressure has far-reaching effects.

Cranial fixations primarily affect the nervous and endocrine systems, which regulate the body’s functions. Left uncorrected, these fixations can lead to chronic diseases. A key structural component is the sphenoid bone, which supports the pituitary gland—the body’s master gland—and cerebrospinal fluid flow around the brain. Proper movement of the sphenoid bone ensures optimal function of these systems, promoting overall health. Conversely, irregularities can have severe consequences, contributing to various diseases.

The skull’s rhythmic movement is essential, similar to how the heart pumps blood. This motion circulates cerebrospinal fluid around the brain, cerebellum, and pituitary gland. When skull bones become fixated, they disrupt this rhythm, leading to increased pressure and potential harm to the brain and surrounding structures.