CST: a valuable resource

People come seeking help for burnout, anxiety, panic attacks and depression, insomnia, migraines, chronic pain, chronic illness, fatigue conditions and more.

As a complementary therapy attuned to supporting the central nervous system, CST can be a profoundly helpful treatment resource, either as a stand alone modality or as part of a broader strategy that includes talking therapies, physiotherapy and/or conventional medicine.

CST efficacy & evidence

In terms of efficacy, there is much qualitative research, such as personal accounts, interviews, clinical case studies, etc. In terms of quantitative clinical research, a recent literature review of 215 English language CST research studies, by the research chair of the Craniosacral Association UK, suggested generally positive outcomes that make the case for investing in larger clinical trials.

Studies suggest that CST may relieve and help manage conditions associated with stress, general pain, chronic pain, lower back pain, fibromyalgia, migraine, neck pain, acquired brain injury, quality of life/general wellbeing, infantile colic, autism and ADHD and more. CST was also found to have a positive impact on heart rate variability (HRV), blood cortisol, Traube-Hering-Meyer oscillations in arterial blood pressure, muscle sympathetic nerve activity, and hip flexion.

Post-treatment experience

After CST, many experience coming out of a profoundly relaxed state and others experience emotional releases. Most feel tired and report deep sleep.

It may take a few days for the effects of a treatment to 'filter' through, and most people report feeling looser, more open, relaxed and energised.

If you would like to know if CST is right for you, book a consultation.