Craniosacral Research

A number of studies have been published worldwide demonstrating how clients have benefited from receiving craniosacral therapy treatments.  Recent published research suggests craniosacral therapy could be effective for helping with:  Concussion, Back pain, Neck pain, Heart Rate Variability, Migraines, Headaches, Chronic pain, PTSD,  Insomnia, ADHD, Autism. (please scroll down)

🌟​​​CONCUSSION

Articles on  Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries. (click on link)


​🌟​​​NECK PAIN

CST was shown to be specifically effective and safe in reducing NECK PAIN intensity and may improve the functional disability and the quality of life up to 3 months after the intervention. Particularly in chronic and recurrent neck pain, CST may be a worthwhile treatment option in addition to standard medical care. 

🌟​​​Low Back Pain  
A study (2014) concluded that “Craniosacral therapy may effectively reduce the intensity and frequency of pain in patients with non-specific low back pain”, “Craniosacral therapy reduces the resting tension of the multifidus muscle in patients with non-specific lumbosacral pain” and “Craniosacral therapy may be clinically effective in the treatment of patients with non-specific lumbosacral spine pain”.

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​🌟​​​HEART RATE VARIABILITY



​🌟​​​Chronic  Pain


🌟​​​MIGRAINE


🌟​​​(C) PTSD

🌟​​​Psychotherapy with CST

Ten sessions of craniosacral therapy resulted in a statistically greater improvement in pain intensity, hemoglobin oxygen saturation, systolic blood pressure, serum potassium, and magnesium level than did 10 sessions of classic massage in patients with low back pain.

🌟​​​Fibromyalgia

The  study below shows that craniosacral therapy improves the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia, reducing their perception of pain and fatigue and improving their night rest and mood, with an increase in physical function and a  reduction in anxiety levels, partially improving the depressive state.

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🌟​​​ADHD


​🌟​​​Autism
The results of a 2016 study suggest that CST is already being professionally recommended as a treatment. This study found that there were positive responses observed by all 3 targeted groups


​🌟​​​SLEEP





In this article - Craniosacral Therapy for Better Sleep can help give you a better nights sleep. Sleep is a vital indicator of overall health and well-being.
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Every doctor I meet with at Lanserhof tells me I need to consider craniosacral therapy, an alternative medicine that uses gentle touch on your skull to relieve pain and pressure.