Research, Articles & Case Studies

Chronic Pain, which is the leading global cause of disability, is increasing in prevalence. Migraine Headaches and low back and neck pain all fall into the chronic pain category and, according to researchers, all age groups can be affected.

Specifically, CST showed better post-intervention effect on different types of pain.

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Chronic pain patients typically show altered patterns of breathing such as Cardiac function with little to no lateral-costal expansion.  When assessed they often present low CO2 values and often have a difficult time breathing with stress as Hyperventilating and talking.                                            

  Like a big snag in a sweater, the strain incrementally spreads outward across the very fabric of the body. Visceral restriction are often the un-examined root of the physical pain.

Upledger Institute International Case Study

CranioSacral Therapy - Sensory Processing Disorder

Traumatic brain injury can disrupt the function of the brains waste removal system. When this occurs, toxic proteins may accumulate in the brain, setting the stage for the onset of Neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

 As an alternative to manual stretching, the aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using neural/visceral manipulation as a safe and effective intervention to increase neck range of motion of infants with congenital muscular torticollis. [Participants and Methods] Ten 4-month old infants with congenital muscular torticollis received eight sessions of neural/visceral manipulation administered for 30–50 minutes without observed pain. Specific palpation techniques addressed restricted tissue areas of neck, head, trunk and extremities. Neck rotation and lateral flexion were assessed by still photography and a computer program calculating ROM angles before, immediately following, and 4 months post intervention. Motor development and social competence were monitored over time using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Bayley-III Social Emotional Scale. [Results] Results of analysis of variances revealed significant improvements in passive and active neck rotation and lateral flexion. Significant increases were also found on the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Bayley-III Social-Emotional scale. [Conclusion] Neural/visceral manipulation can be used safely in infants with congenital muscular torticollis to improve neck range of motion. 

Upledger Institute International Case Study

CranioSacral Therapy - Difficulty Feeding & Latching Bottle

Complementary and integrative health practices, interventions, and natural products including mind-body interventions such as massage therapy, acupuncture , and yoga. Natural products such as fish Oil or pro-biotics are widely used bu US Adults. Therapies asked include massage therapy, herb, and other non vitamin supplements. Chiropractic/Osteopathic manipulation, yoga and acupuncture, mind body therapies, guided imagery, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation.

Massage therapy was the most commonly recommended

“Patients suffering from chronic pain may benefit from CranioSacral Therapy according to a new report. Chronic Pain Disorders are the leading global cause of disability and are still increasing in prevalence. Low back and neck pain headaches and Migraines affect all age groups.

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