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Multipractitioner Upledger CranioSacral Therapy: descriptive outcome study 2007-2008
Rachel E Harrison1, John S Page
1General Practice, National Health Service, Edinburgh, UK. rachelharrison@onetel.com
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.)
|January 11, 2011
Summary
Upledger CranioSacral Therapy (UCST) significantly improved patient symptoms and well-being for conditions like headaches, anxiety, and pain. Many patients reduced medication and healthcare visits post-treatment.
Area of Science:
- Integrative and Complementary Medicine
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Background:
- CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive approach to manual therapy.
- Patient populations and outcomes for CranioSacral Therapy require further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe patients seeking CranioSacral Therapy.
- To evaluate the impact of CranioSacral Therapy on patient symptoms and overall well-being.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 157 patient records treated with Upledger CranioSacral Therapy (UCST).
- Data collected from independent practitioners and a National Health Service practitioner.
Main Results:
- 74% of patients reported valuable improvement in their primary condition.
- 67% experienced improved general well-being or a secondary health issue.
- UCST showed particular effectiveness for headaches, migraine, neck/back pain, anxiety, depression, and unsettled infants.
- 70% of patients decreased or discontinued medication; GP consultation rates dropped by 60% post-treatment.
Conclusions:
- UCST demonstrates potential benefits for a range of conditions including pain, anxiety, and infant issues.
- Further research into UCST is warranted, particularly for specific conditions identified in the study.
