Research, Articles & Case Studies

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.

Patients use treatment complementary to primary care. Patients who are in chronicle pain may use complementary treatments beside standard medical care. It can also help not only adults but young children and adolescents too!

CranioSacral Therapy is one of the alternative Therapies which has helped all with its very gentle fascial palpation techniques.

Upledger Institute International Case Study

CranioSacral Therapy - Anxiety and Depression Following Family Tragedy

Chronic low back pain has turned into a worldwide problem. The most common indication for treating this condition is through physical exercise because it improves aerobic capacity and muscular strength. which seems to help individuals with this pain to perform their daily routines of living.

Upledger Institute International Case Study

CranioSacral Therapy - Migraine