The Inherent Rhythmic Motion of the Brain and Spinal Cord – from The Cranial Academy.

This is a list of the studies backing up the inherent motility (non-finite movement) of the central nervous system that CranioSacral Therapists, Osteopaths, Biodynamic Cranial, and other manual therapists are working with to relieve trauma and help integrate this system. Motion of the central nervous system anatomy has been well documented in research studies from multiple sources mostly outside the osteopathic profession.

Studies:
Greitz, et al.1 utilizing MRI technology, found brain tissue motion related to the contraction phase of the heart, demonstrating a “piston-like” remolding of the brain.
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