Research, Articles & Case Studies
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December 4th, 2012
Scientists Discover Children's Cells Living in Mothers' Brains
Robert MarloneCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
The link between a mother and child is profound, and new research suggests a physical connection even deeper than anyone thought. The profound psychological and physical bonds shared by the mother and her child begin during gestation when the mother is everything for the developing fetus, supplying warmth and sustenance, while her heartbeat provides a soothing constant rhythm.
December 1st, 2012
An investigation of cranial motion through a review of biomechanically based skull deformation literature
Christina N. Seimetz, Andrew R. Kemper, Stefan M. DumaCurriculums:
This literature review and biomechanical analysis determines that, indeed, there is movement available along the sutural articulations of the skulls of both animals and humans, when an external force is applied.
November 30th, 2012
Craniosacral Therapy: The Science of Belief
Brittany Cooley Pacific University Brielyn Jensen Pacific University Leah Kresse Pacific University Abby Ritter Pacific University Justin Teerlinck Pacific UniversityCurriculums:
This is a research article on Craniosacral Therapy. The article has an overview of What CST is, the history of CST, Educational requirements for Upledger Certification, Condition treated with CST, and a summary of research articles.
November 12th, 2012
Is craniosacral therapy effective for migraine? Tested with HIT-6 Questionnaire
T. Arnadottir; A. SigurdardottirCurriculums:
Research to determine whether or not craniosacral therapy alleviates migraine symptoms. Immediately after treatments and one month afterwards there was significant lowering in HIT-6 scorings compared with prior to treatment. There was also significant difference in HIT-6 scorings between Times 1 and 4 (p = 0.004). The effect size was 0.43–0.55.
November 1st, 2012
CranioSacral Therapy
Catherine Schneider, MA, CST, LMTCurriculums:
General description of how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) can help alleviate a variety of common ailments including stress, pain, PTSD, migraines, etc.
October 17th, 2012
The use of Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) in a physically impaired population in a disability service in Southern Ireland
UnknownCurriculums:
The use of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is increasing in the general population. Cerebral palsy is a chronic disability that has no cure. Families may try CST at some stage to relive the effects of this debilitating condition.
October 17th, 2012
Techniques: Headache Honcho
Lisa Upledger, DCCurriculums:
In many situations, CranioSacral Therapy is one of the most valuable tools chiropractors can offer in the treatment of migraines. This light-touch modality helps normalize the craniosacral system and release meningeal and dural tube restrictions, allowing the structures of the central nervous system to resume optimal levels of functioning.
October 17th, 2012
Reflections from Ground Zero
Liz Pasquale, LMTCurriculums:
How CranioSacral Therapy (CST) was used to help victims of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks.
October 4th, 2012
Anger Regulation: Compassion Towards Oneself is the Key
Martha Bramhall, MSW, LISWCurriculums:
This brief article discusses anger, what root causes may trigger reactions and how techniques such as CranioSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation can release traumatic memories that may be stored within the body, but out of our awareness.