Scientific Evidence Research Articles - proof that BCST really does work!
A little background to help you make sense of these articles:
BCST (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy) is the newest most cutting-edge version of this therapy, having evolved out of more manipulative CST (Craniosacral Therapy), which originated in Cranial Osteopathy and Osteopathy.
BCST (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy) is the newest most cutting-edge version of this therapy, having evolved out of more manipulative CST (Craniosacral Therapy), which originated in Cranial Osteopathy and Osteopathy.
General pain
A systematic review in 2012 found that "pain and quality of life/general well-being can be improved by the use of craniosacral therapy".
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096522991200115X
Lower back pain
A Polish study (2014) and a Spanish study (2016) concluded that “Craniosacral therapy reduces the resting tension of the multifidus muscle in patients with non-specific lumbosacral pain” and “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.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25694375
http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2016.0068
Migraine
The results from an Icelandic study (2012) indicated that “Craniosacral therapy can alleviate migraine symptoms”.
http://www.upledgerbrasil.com/Is%20CST%20Effective%20for%20Migraine-full%20article-Arnadottir.pdf
Headache
US National Library of Medicine Institute of Health 2008 report on "CST in general headache suggesting the possibility of significant benefit for some patients, including reduction of intensity of pain, reduction in medication use and improved function".
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2442042/
Neck pain
A 2015 study showed “CST was both specifically effective and safe in reducing neck pain intensity and may improve functional disability and the quality of life up to 3 months after intervention”.
http://journals.lww.com/clinicalpain/Citation/2016/05000/Craniosacral_Therapy_for_the_Treatment_of_Chronic.10.aspx#
Massage vs. Craniosacral Therapy
A 2013-2014 study suggested “Craniosacral therapy has a more effective influence than classical massage in cases of pain ailments of the cervical part of the spine.”
http://www.ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/3467/pdf
Multiple Sclerosis, Urinary Tract Infections and Dizziness
A 2009 study showed "Craniosacral Therapy was found to be an effective means for treating lower urinary tract symptoms (UTIs) and improving quality of life in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients". The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners states Cranioscarl Therapy "can help improve mobility in the neurological system, reduce neurological pain, and improve balance", and people in a 2014 UK Overcoming MS patient forum discuss how Craniosacral Therapy has effectively treated their symptoms.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19341983
https://www.iahp.com/pages/terms/details.php?id=17
https://overcomingms.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4841
Fibromyalgia
A 2010 trial showed “Craniosacral therapy improved medium-term pain symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia” and a 2009 study showed improvements in anxiety, depression and sleep.
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0269215510375909
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/178769/
Autism
A 2015 study showed “significant improvement on the overall characteristics and domains such as language, sociability, sensory/cognitive awareness and physical health for adults with Autism”.
A 2016 preliminary study survey results also suggest that Craniosacral Therapy is already being professionally recommended as a treatment for Autism and “worthy cause to further investigate how CST benefits Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).”
http://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/article/S1360-8592(16)30098-5/abstract?cc=y=
http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijpss&volume=5&issue=7&article=006
Pain, Depression and Anxiety
A 2006-2007 concluded that “Craniosacral therapy reduces pain and is helpful in anxiety and depression.”
http://delhibusinessreview.shtr.org/V16n1/dbr_v16n1j.pdf
Traditional Medical Doctors view
MD swallows pride around CST and declares, "wow, that's awesome!"
https://www.regenexx.com/craniosacral-therapy-research/
https://www.regenexx.com/evidence-craniosacral-works/US National Library of Medicine
National Institutes of Health
A little lighter reading: a few Celebrities Endorsements
Canadian Football Player Ricky Williams, BCST for Concussions and other Football-related injuries
US Actress Brooke Shields
http://hummingbirdnaturalhealth.blogspot.ca/2011/02/brooke-shields-talks-about-how-she.html
UK TV Chef Heston Blumenthal
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1233999/Heston-Blumenthal-Cranial-osteopathy-cured-temper-problem.html
Australian Soccer Player Bob Murphy
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/life-floats-on-the-waters-of-the-bay-and-moses-hands-20100428-tsgi.html
