Scientific considerations regarding the research methodology in craniosacral therapy for cervical pain

Abstract

This paper presents aspects regarding the approach to Craniosacral therapy for people suffering from cervical pain or neck pain. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle manual method of assessing and treating the functioning of the Craniosacral system, which consists of membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. The Craniosacral system is closely related to the whole body꞉ any disorder or imbalance can affect organs, muscles and bones as well as the nervous, circulatory or endocrine systems. Through Craniosacral therapy, these imbalances can be felt/palpated and rectified by very gentle manipulations on the skull or sacrum bone. The beneficial influence of Craniosacral therapy can be clearly determined especially in the case of disorders of the central nervous system. Craniosacral therapy improves the general condition of the body, reduces stress and tension and enhances vital functions, thus increasing the quality of life of patients. The main objectives of this paper refer to the optimisation of Craniosacral therapy and the holistic approach to human personality. The current research is based on elements of novelty that have not been validated so far in the Romanian literature: it detects the possibilities of exploiting the improvement of the treatment applied to people with cervical pain.