Visceral Manipulation

Visceral Manipulation can be described as an ‘osteopathic manipulative medicine’ (OMM). The internal organs of the body, especially, that of stomach is worked upon to treat ‘somatic dysfunction’. It helps in the free mobility of the organs as well as also releases the tension of the organs. The therapy is also known as Liquid Massage.

Brief History of Visceral Manipulation

Today, Visceral manipulation therapy is practiced around the world. However, the therapy first began in Tibet and China, about 200 years ago. Later, Jean-Pierre Barrall, a French osteopath improved the treatment and then it became globally famous. In fact, it was Barrall who first introduced the therapy around 1985 in the United States of America.

How Visceral Manipulation Works

A gentle ‘hands-on’ Visceral Manipulation therapy works wonders for people suffering from different body aches. While performing the touch therapy, the practitioner massages the deep tissues of the body, especially the organs of the abdomen and its joining tissues. This enables the heart, liver, kidney and intestine to gently release the tension and stress. The massage process also allows the easy movement of the organs.

Benefits of Visceral Manipulation

• Releases the ‘feel good hormone’ called serotonin in the brain. This improves the mood of the individual.
• Cures strains and injuries
• Relieves the joint pain and chronic back pain
• Helps in digestion
• Relieves migraines and headaches
• Reduces stress and tension
• Eliminate infection
• Improves your motion range
• Improve virility in men

Conditions Treated by Visceral Manipulation

• Headaches
• Hip and shoulder pain
• Neck and back pain
• Swallowing difficulties
• Carpal tunnel and other repetitive strain injuries
• Digestive problems
• Whiplash and other physical trauma
• Incontinence

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