What is a key distinction of Cranial Osteopathy compared with other OMM techniques?

• A. It uses high-force joint manipulation
• B. It relies on rapid mechanical thrusts
• C. It uses gentle, indirect approaches guided by the cranial rhythmic mechanism
• D. It requires surgical intervention

Answer: (C)

Cranial Osteopathy is defined by its gentle, indirect touch guided by the cranial rhythmic mechanism. Practitioners use very light contact to influence subtle cranial bone motion and membranous tension, allowing the body’s own healing processes to balance itself. This noninvasive, indirect approach contrasts with other OMM methods that rely on direct, higher-force manipulations or rapid thrusts, and it does not involve surgical intervention.