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Craniosacral therapy for migraine: Protocol development for an exploratory controlled clinical trial
John D Mann, Keturah R Faurot, Laurel Wilkinson, Peter Curtis, Remy R Coeytaux, Chirayath Suchindrans and Susan A GaylordCurriculums:
Abstract
Background: Migraine affects approximately 20% of the population. Conventional care for migraine is suboptimal; overuse of medications for the treatment of episodic migraines is a risk factor for developing chronic daily headache. The study of nonpharmaceutical approaches for prevention of migraine headaches is therefore warranted. Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a popular non-pharmacological approach to the treatment or prevention of migraine headaches for which there is limited evidence of safety and efficacy. In this paper, we describe an ongoing feasibility study to assess the safety and efficacy of CST in the treatment of migraine, using a rigorous and innovative randomized controlled study design involving low-strength static magnets (LSSM) as an attention control intervention.
Methods: The trial is designed to test the hypothesis that, compared to those receiving usual care plus a treatment with lowstrength static magnets (attention-control complementary therapy), subjects receiving usual medical care plus CST will demonstrate significant improvement in: quality-of-life as measured by the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6); reduced frequency of migraine; and a perception of clinical benefit. Criteria for inclusion are either gender, age > I I, English or Spanish speaking, meeting the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) criteria for migraine with or without aura, a headache frequency of 5 to 15 per month over at least two years. After an 8 week baseline phase, eligible subjects are randomized to either CST or an attention control intervention, low strength static magnets (LSSM). To evaluate possible therapist bias, videotaped encounters are analyzed to assess for any systematic group differences in interactions with subjects.
Results: 169 individuals have been screened for eligibility, of which I 09 were eligible for the study. Five did not qualify during the baseline phase because of inadequate headache frequency. Nineteen have withdrawn from the study after giving consent.
Conclusion: This report endorses the feasibility of undertaking a rigorous randomized clinical trial of CST for migraine using a standardized CST protocol and an innovative control protocol developed for the study. Subjects are able and willing to complete detailed headache diaries during an 8-week baseline period, with few dropouts during the study period, indicating the acceptability of both interventions.
Unwinding the Meridians With CranioSacral Therapy to Release Old Blocks
Ken Koles, PhD, DSc, RAc, Dipl. NCCAOM, LMTCurriculums:
This article talks about CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and acupuncture being effective avenues of strengthening the flow of energy throughout the body to enhance health. Combining the two can dramatically increase your ability to resolve musculoskeletal problems, organ issues, systemic imbalances and, as you’ll see, even the oldest blocks.
Unwinding the Meridians With CranioSacral Therapy to Release Old Blocks
Ken Koles, PhD, DSc, RAc, Dipl. NCCAOM, LMTCurriculums:
This article talks about CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and acupuncture being effective avenues of strengthening the flow of energy throughout the body to enhance health. Combining the two can dramatically increase your ability to resolve musculoskeletal problems, organ issues, systemic imbalances and, as you’ll see, even the oldest blocks.
Complementary and alternative medicine use in Irish pediatric patients
E. Low, D. M. Murray, 0. O'Mahony, J. O'B HourihaneCurriculums:
Abstract
Background
Although very little scientific data exists on the efficacy and side effects of complementary and alternative medicines, their profile and availability is increasing. Use among Irish children is unknown.
Aims
To determine the nature and prevalence of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) use in our pediatric population.
Methods
Parental questionnaires were distributed in 13 pediatric settings over a 4 months period
Chiropractic care of a pediatric patient with symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, fuss-cry-irritability with sleep disorder syndrome and irritable infant syndrome of musculoskeletal origin
Joel Alcantara, Renata AndersonCurriculums: Healing From the Core,
This case study is about a mother who took her 3 month old girl in for chiropractic care with a medical diagnosis of gastroesophageal re flux disease. (GERD) Notable improvements in the patient's symptoms were observed within four visits and total resolution of symptoms within three months of care.
The effect of tissue expansion on skull bones in the paediatric age group from 2 to 7 years old
M.M. El-saadi; M.A. NasrCurriculums:
This study, using skull expanders with CT imaging analysis in children ages 2-7, shows that changes do occur at the suture lines, as well as within the bones themselves.
Untangling the Meridians With CranioSacral Therapy
By Kenneth R. Koles, PhD, DSc, RAc, LMTCurriculums:
Acupuncture and CranioSacral Therapy (CST) are two wonderfully effective modalities of healing that utilize the body's wisdom to heal itself. Both of them use cycles of energy flow rhythms Untangling the meridians has been very useful in musculoskeletal problems, organ issues and also in systemic imbalances. Ken offers one case study.
Craniosacral Still Point Technique: Exploring Its Effects in Individuals with Dementia
Linda A. Gerdner, PhD, RN; Laura K. Hart, PhD, RN; M. Bridget Zimmerman, PhDCurriculums:
This research study explores the effects of craniosacral Still point techniques in a small population of patients with dementia. Findings indicated statistaclly significant reduction in a scores for M-CMAI (modified Cohen Manfield Agitation Inventory). Research participants were more cooperative during caregiving activities and displayed meaningful interactions with family and caregiving staff.
Manual Therapy for Peripheral Nerves Book Review
Christoph Sommer, Heilpraktiker, Rolfer, BI DiplomateCurriculums:
This is an excellent perspective on Barral and Croibier's textbook Manual Therapy for the Peripheral Nerves. It also includes a short discussion about their second book on Neural Manipulation called Manual Therapy for the Cranial Nerves.
Therapists Preparing to Bring ‘Alternative’ Relief to Sderot
Shelly PazCurriculums:
Daniel Tarlow a CranioSacral Therapist asks for other therapists to donate their time to give therapeutic treatment to the stressed and traumatized people of Sderot. Available at www.jpost.com.