Research

The Craniofacial Reset Protocol (CRP) was developed through direct observation, first principles deduction and structured somatic experimentation. While CRP itself is a novel, proprietary system, many of the biological mechanisms it engages have been independently described in peer-reviewed research. The papers below are provided as contextual references to the underlying physiology.


Fascia as a Sensory & Regulatory System

Research describing fascia as an innervated, mechanosensitive tissue involved in postural organisation, force transmission, and nervous system regulation.

  • Fascia as a regulatory system in health and disease (2024, review, PMC). PMC
  • Schleip: Fascia as a Sensory Organ (PDF chapter). Heyzine


Mechanotransduction, Collagen Bioelectric Effects, Mechanosensitive Ion Channels

Literature examining how mechanical pressure applied to tissue is converted into cellular signalling via collagen matrices and mechanosensitive ion channels.

  • Di et al. Cellular mechanotransduction in health and diseases (2023, Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy / Nature portfolio). Nature
  • Pirri et al. PIEZO Channels in Mechano-Inflammation (2025, review, PMC). PMC
  • Zhang et al. Implications of mechanosensitive ion channels… (2025, Frontiers review; notes Ca²⁺ influx and signalling). Frontiers


Autonomic Regulation & “Downshifting” via Sustained Sressure/SMR

Studies exploring how sustained, non-forceful pressure influences autonomic balance, muscle tone, and physiological stress markers.

  • Kim et al. Effect of Self-myofascial Release on Reduction of Physical Stress (2014, PMC). PMC
  • Beardsley. Effects of self-myofascial release: A systematic review (2015). ScienceDirect


Craniofacial–Cervical Biomechanics (Jaw/Neck coupling & Posture links)

Research investigating mechanical coupling between the craniofacial system, cervical spine, and postural alignment.

  • Olivo et al. Association between head and cervical posture and TMD: systematic review (2006, PubMed). PubMed
  • Kerbrat et al. Interaction between posture and maxillomandibular deformity (2022). ScienceDirect
  • Akhter et al. Neck movements combined with jaw opening/closing… (2024, MDPI Medicina). MDPI


Dura Mater Mechanics, Myodural Bridge, and CSF-related Biomechanics

Work describing the mechanical properties of the dura mater, its continuity across cranial and cervical regions, and its influence on neuraxial biomechanics.

  • Cavelier et al. Tensile properties of human spinal dura mater and pericranium (2022, PMC). PMC
  • Li et al. Myodural bridges… may affect CSF circulation (2022, PLOS ONE). PLOS
  • Frost et al. Neuraxial biomechanics, fluid dynamics, and myodural… (2024, review, PMC). PMC


Interoception/Somatic Awareness & Nervous System Regulation

Research examining how internal body awareness and sensory feedback contribute to neural regulation, autonomic control, and adaptive reorganisation.

  • Chen et al. The Emerging Science of Interoception (2021, Trends in Neurosciences). Cell
  • Tinaz et al. Insula as the interface between body awareness and… (2018, Frontiers). Frontiers
  • Sugawara et al. Interoceptive training impacts the neural circuit… (2024, Translational Psychiatry / Nature). Nature

These references are provided for educational context. The Craniofacial Reset Protocol (CRP) is an original system and is not claimed to be derived from, endorsed by, or clinically validated by the studies listed above.