CV4 technique
CV4 is a technique used by osteopathic physicians to reduce anxiety and other complaints.[1] Research has suggested that this teqnique reduces pain,[2] decreases sleep latency,[3] and decreases sympathetic activity.[4] Physiologically CV4 has is believed to facilitate extension phase of the Primary Respiratory Movement (PRM), Resist the flexion phase of PRM and inhibit the occipital flexion phase.
Other research has not always shown this tecqnique to offer any advantages over "touch."[5]
Procedure
The CV-4 technique is done with the hands lying supine on the occiput where the physician encourages extension while discouraging flexion. These movements are continued until a "still point" is reached, where softening and warmth of the surrounding occur.
References
- ^ O Otman. Does the CV4 osteopathic technique decrease blood pressure and heart rate on anxious subjects? An experimental study. 2011, January, 07.
- ^ Hanten WP, Olson SL, Hodson JL, et al. The effectiveness of CV-4 and resting position techniques on subjects with tensiontype headaches. J Man Manipulative Ther. 1999;7(2):64-70.
- ^ Cutler MJ, Holland BS, Stupski BA, et al. Cranial manipulation can alter sleep latency and sympathetic nerve activity in humans: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Feb;11(1):103-8.
- ^ Cutler MJ, Holland BS, Stupski BA, et al. Cranial manipulation can alter sleep latency and sympathetic nerve activity in humans: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Feb;11(1):103-8.
- ^ Milnes, Kate; Moran, Robert W., Physiological effects of a CV4 cranial osteopathic technique on autonomic nervous system function: A preliminary investigation. March 2007.