The Neurophysiological Impact of Touch-Based Therapy: Insights and Clinical Benefits

The evidence on how touch-based therapy acts on the brain activity opens novel cues for the treatment of chronic pain conditions for which no definitive treatment exists. Touch-based therapies, particularly those involving C-tactile (CT)-optimal touch, have gained increasing attention for their pote...

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Published in:Journal of integrative neuroscience 2024-12, Vol.23 (12), p.214
Main Authors: Bonanno, Mirjam, Papa, Giuseppe Alfredo, Calabrò, Rocco Salvatore
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain - physiology
chronic pain
Chronic Pain - physiopathology
Chronic Pain - therapy
ct-optimal touch
Humans
manual therapy
neurophysiological impact
Pain Perception - physiology
Therapeutic Touch - methods
Touch - physiology
touch-based therapy
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Summary:The evidence on how touch-based therapy acts on the brain activity opens novel cues for the treatment of chronic pain conditions for which no definitive treatment exists. Touch-based therapies, particularly those involving C-tactile (CT)-optimal touch, have gained increasing attention for their potential in modulating pain perception and improving psychological well-being. While previous studies have focused on the biomechanical effects of manual therapy, recent research has shifted towards understanding the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying these interventions. CT-optimal touch, characterized by gentle stroking that activates CT afferents, may be used to reduce pain perception in chronic pain conditions and to enhance psychological well-being. Further research is needed to fully elucidate the neurophysiological mechanisms involved and to establish the therapeutic efficacy of CT-optimal touch in various clinical populations.
ISSN:0219-6352
1757-448X
DOI:10.31083/j.jin2312214