Gentle touch therapy may boost knee pain relief when added to exercise

This study looked at whether adding craniosacral therapy (a gentle, hands-on treatment) to a standard home exercise program helps adults with knee osteoarthritis more than exercise alone. Twenty-one participants were split into two groups: one did only home exercises for six weeks, while the other also received weekly craniosacral therapy. Researchers measured pain, heart rate variability, stiffness, and physical function before and after the six-week period to see if the combination offered extra benefits.