Research, Articles & Case Studies

Anyone who has participated in a yoga class knows that some people are more “flex-ible” than others. We usually think of musculoskeletal flexibility as “loose” or “tight” joints—ligaments, joint capsules—and muscles. But another important part of the musculoskeletal system that tends to be overlooked is the network of fasciae.

Although the clinical syndrome of “myofascial pain” remains poorly characterized, itis estimated to be present in approximately 30% of patients with chronic musculoskeletalpain in the back, neck, shoulder, hip, and pelvis as well as temporomandibular pain, and headache's.

CranioSacral Therapy is a treatment to open up the Cerebrospinal Fluid in the body, which can have restrictions. With a gentle light touch the Therapist can open up the restricted areas and help the fluid and identify flow blockage. It's vital not to miss out on alternative medicine to help a persons body heal.

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

36 patients with evidence of CTS participated in a study . Both groups were put into 2 different intervention group study. Group 1 Only median nerve neuro-mobilization was applicated. Group 2- median nerve neuro-mobilization technique with other Mid-carpel distraction using manual therapy technique.  It is concluded that the combination of these 2 techniques may be effective in the treatment of CTS. More studies are needed.

Accordingly, studies suggest that stretching of the peripheral nerve through exercises proposed by the neural mobilization (NM) technique can be useful in physical rehabilitation of patients with lesions of the nervous system. A case study with a 76 year old with stroke Neural Mobilization was taken for them with a therapeutic approach to rehabilitate them.

CST CranioSacral Therapy is used to treat concussions effects and Post concussion symptoms.

In a study CST was able to help patients with concussions of 6 months or more with symptoms.  Patient reported that there were critical changes when they were treated. After having CST therapy they have indicated that they would refer others for CST. 

The Department of Physical Therapy, North GA College tried to conventional treatments on inflammatory functions of the wrist and hand extensor muscles. Oscillating-energy Manual Therapy also known as V-Spread, is a CranioSacral technique that has been clinically used for treating tender points over the suture lines over the skull.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

A group of patients 60 with GERD who received osteopathic techniques without exerting therapeutic force. Before and after between groups. The application of the osteopathic manual treatments in subjects with GERD produced a significant amount of improvement in symptoms one week after treatment.

The neural mobilization aimed to functional recovery of the nervous system. Little is known how it's effects in patients affected by stroke.

Six studies were being reviewed as for a treatment of Neural Manipulation, with the NM protocol.

The studies revealed beneficial effects helped with muscle tone, range of motion, and functionality of patients affected by having a stroke.

The objective of this study on individuals with chronic low back pain see possible changes in pain, motor behavior and on cytokine quantification before and after treatment.

Results showed a reduction of pain in  approximately 70% between the assessment.

The technique was able to reduce pain intensity and increase the mobility of the volunteers.

In the 1930's neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield pioneered a daring new kind f cartography. He delicately touched an electrode to the exposed brains of his awake, consenting patients and asked what they felt as the currents his different areas of the brain. He was able to probe through different areas of the brain to see the reactions of the patients by stimulating the different areas, some were nauseated, some triggered seizures and other parts of the body movements.