The term “visceral” refers to the internal organs of the body, such as the liver, kidneys and intestines. By Visceral Mobilization or Visceral Osteopathy, we define a gentle therapeutic method of mobilization that helps the body to release restrictions and adaptations that lead to pain and dysfunction.
Visceral Mobilization doesn’t just focus on the area of pain or dysfunction, but evaluates the whole body to find the cause of the problem.
It is a holistic method of treatment.
Each case is unique, so the number of sessions required varies. Many patients report significant improvement after three to five sessions, but for others, additional treatment may be needed. You and your therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your needs and how your body reacts to the treatment.
Each case is unique, so the number of sessions required varies. Many patients report significant improvement after three to five sessions, but for others, additional treatment may be needed. You and your therapist will develop a treatment plan based on your needs and how your body reacts to the treatment.
It is now well established that our emotions have a huge impact on the functionality of our body and vice versa. Different emotions affect different organs. Emotional reactions can turn into bladder pressure, heartburn, heartburn, vomiting, fainting spells, ulcers and other serious conditions, when the brain receives negative emotions it reacts by creating tension in the associated organs, which in turn send back pressure impulses, thus creating a vicious cycle. Conversely, a physical deterioration or imbalance of an organ can cause emotional upset. Visceral Mobilization or Visceral Osteopathy can break this cycle, restore organ health, and restore emotional balance.
Your body consists of many related structures: bones, muscles, nerves, a thin connective tissue called fascia, and internal organs (viscera). The organs are in constant motion. When you walk, breathe and stretch, your organs move around in your chest and abdomen. For example, with each breath the kidneys move by 2.5 cm and with each deep breath by 10 cm. This means that in one day you move a total of over 1 mile, and in your lifetime around 19,000 miles.
This movement of the organs is transmitted through the fascia to the rest of the body structures. When you are healthy the movement of all these structures is fluid. This movement is important as it affects all bodily activities, from the smallest cellular pulse to the rhythmic contraction of the heart and blood flow. Ideal health is based on this harmonious interaction.
Let us imagine the existence of scar tissue around the lungs. All breathing requires mobility, which is hindered by the existence of scars. It can also affect the movement of the ribs creating such tensions in the spine that in turn cause pain in the neck, the lumbar spine and restrictions in the range of motion of the shoulders.
The above is one of hundreds of possible scenarios of complications from a dysfunction as well as an explanation of how a symptom of pain can be far from the true cause.
Visceral Mobilisation: the Therapy that starts from the organs …
– Injuries “like a whip” after a traffic accident
– Sports injuries
– Spinal dysfunction
– Lumbago – Sciatica – Sciatica
– Headache and Migraine
– Carpal tunnel syndrome
– Joint pain
– Digestive dysfunctions
– Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
– Postoperative scar tissue pain
– Swallowing disorders
– Women’s and men’s health issues
– Chronic pelvic pain
– Cystic fibrosis
– Paediatric issues
– Colics
– Anxiety and depression
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