Visceral Manipulation

What is Visceral Manipulation?

Visceral Manipulation is based on the specific placement of gentile manual therapy to encourage normal mobility, tone and motion of the organs & their connective tissues. These gentle manipulations can potentially improve the functioning of individual organs, the systems the organs function within, and the structural integrity of the entire body.

Visceral Manipulation relies on the palpation of normal and abnormal forces within the body. By using specific techniques, therapists can evaluate how abnormal forces interplay, overlap and affect the normal body forces at work. The goal is to help the body's normal forces remove abnormal effects, whatever their sources. Those effects can be global, encompassing many areas of bodily function.

Harmony and health exist when motion is free and not labored, overexcited, depressed, or conflicting with neighboring structures and their mobility. VM assesses the dynamic functional actions as well as the somatic structures that perform individual activities. They also evaluate the quality of the somatic structures and their functions in relation to an overall harmonious pattern, with motion serving as the gauge for determining quality.

How Does Visceral Manipulation Help You?

Visceral Manipulation is used to locate and address imbalances throughout the body. It encourages your own natural mechanisms to improve the functioning of your organs, dissipate the negative effects of stress, enhance mobility of the musculoskeletal system through the connective tissue attachments, and influence general metabolism. Comparative studies found Vishave found Visceral Manipulation therapy to be beneficial for various disorders including:

  • Acute Disorders Whiplash, seat belt injuries, chest or abdominal sports injuries,concussion, traumatic brain injuries

  • Digestive Disorders Bloating & constipation, nausea & acid reflux, GERD, swallowing dysfunctions

  • Women's & Men's Health Issues Chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids & cysts, dysmenorrhea, bladder, incontinence, prostate dysfunction, referred testicular pain, effects of menopause

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders Somatic-visceral interactions, chronic spinal dysfunction, headaches & migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral joint pain, sciatica, neck pain

  • Pain Related to Post-operative scar tissue, post-infection, scar tissue, autonomic mechanisms

  • Pediatric Issues Constipation & gastritis, persistent vomiting, vesicoureteral reflux, infant colic

  • Emotional Issues Anxiety, depression, PTSD

How Many Sessions Should Expect to Have?

The standard protocol for Visceral Manipulation therapy is 3-6 sessions with 3-6 weeks time between each session. After that, most clients can transition to periodic maintenance sessions as needed.