Research, Articles & Case Studies
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February 11th, 2014
How chronic stress predisposes brain to mental disorders
University of CaliforniaCurriculums:
University of California, Berkeley, researchers have shown that chronic stress generates long-term changes in the brain that may explain why people suffering chronic stress are prone to mental problems such as anxiety and mood disorders later in life.
January 22nd, 2014
Case Study - The effect of CranioSacral Therapy on a premature boy who stutters.
Leah Mahadeo M.S., CCC-SLPCurriculums:
This case study relates the effect of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) on a premature boy who started stuttering around 2 1/2 years of age, along with nervous systems such as facial contortions and eye blinks . Results of multiple sessions of CST showed a decrease in tension, cessation of developmental types of stuttering, and a calmer cranialsacral system.
January 7th, 2014
Scientist have found that memories may be passed down through generations in our DNA
ScienceGymnasium WebsiteCurriculums: Process Acupressure, Integrative Intensions,
New research from Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, has shown that it is possible for some information to be inherited biologically through chemical changes that occur in DNA. The findings suggest transgenerational inheritance exists and is mediated by epigentics, and more research is needed to extrapolate these findings to humans. And if we can find that these relate to humans, the question remains whether or not our DNA carry also spiritual and cosmic memories.
January 1st, 2014
A Comparison of Still Point Induction to Massage Therapy in Reducing Pain and Increasing Comfort in Chronic Pain
Carolyn S. Townsend, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, CNE; Elizabeth Bonham, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC; Linda Chase, PhD, RN; Jennifer Dunscomb, MSN, RN; Susan McAlister, DNP, RNCurriculums:
A quantitative study was completed to determine whether complementary techniques provide pain relief and comfort in patients with chronic pain. Subjects participated in sessions including aromatherapy and music therapy. Massage or cranial still point induction was randomly assigned. Statistically significant improvement in pain and comfort was noted in both groups.
January 1st, 2014
Common Questions regarding CranioSacral Therapy
John E. Upledger, DOCurriculums:
This is an excerpt from the book Entitled Your Inner Physician and You written by Dr. John E. Upledger. Several common questions regarding CranioSacral Therapy (CST) are addressed.
December 31st, 2013
Prospective study of superior cluneal nerve disorder as a potential cause of low back pain and leg symptoms.
Kuniya H, Aota Y, Kawai T, Kaneko K, Konno T, Saito TCurriculums:
Link to online: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25551470 The conclusion to this article is that the superior cluneal nerve (SCN) disorder is not a rare clinical entity and should be considered as a cause of chronic LBP or leg pain. Approximately 50% of SCN disorder patients had leg symptoms.
December 14th, 2013
Treatment of refractory irritable bowel syndrome with visceral osteopathy: Short-term and long-term results of a randomized trial
Attali TV, Bouchoucha M, Benamouzig RCurriculums:
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In light of the low efficiency of available drugs in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there has been a growing interest in its alternative therapies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of visceral osteopathy for IBS. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that visceral osteopathy improves short-term and long-term abdominal distension and pain, and also decreases rectal sensitivity in IBS patients.
December 11th, 2013
Aston-Patterning: Integrating Aston Concepts into a Massage Therapy Practice
Judith Aston and Judith Pollock, PTCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Aston-Patterning: Integrating Aston Concepts into a Massage Therapy Practice describes the underlying concept of Aston-Patterning; that each individual has a unique structure and movement style. The article also describes the forms of Aston-Patterning in detail. These forms are; Aston Massage, Neuro-Kinetics, Myo-Kinetics, Anthro-Kinetics, Aston Fitness, Facial Toning, and Ergonomics/Environmental Modification.
December 8th, 2013
Get Pain Relief With Craniosacral Therapy
Kate MackinnonCurriculums:
In this article Kate Mackinnon relates a story of a mult-hands on CranioSacral Therapy session with Dr. Wayne Dyer. This session is also described in her book titled, From my Hands and Heart: Achieving Health and Balance with CranioSacral Therapy.
December 5th, 2013
Why Cant you just pay attention
Carolyn SusamnCurriculums:
This article in a local newspaper describes ADD and ADHD and some alternative types of therapies used to help this syndrome including CranioSacral Therapy (CST). Dr. Upledger is quoted as saying that CST looks for "the origins of the disorder in the craniosacral system." And when "such origins are found-often stemming from trauma at birth or head injury - the therapist works on removing restriction in the system through non-invasive, hands on treatment.