VISCERAL MANIPULATION is a gentle hands on manual therapy involving the gentle manipulation of the viscera. The viscera, or internal organs, typically included in this type of bodywork are the ones located in the abdominal, pelvic and thoracic cavities. These include the lungs, heart, liver and large and small intestines, pelvic organs to name a few.

Visceral manipulation has been a part of medical treatment since the beginning of time. There are ancient accounts of manipulating the abdominal cavity as a treatment for disease or poor health. Visceral manipulation was practiced for over 200 years in Tibet. In the late 1800s, visceral manipulation was widely used by medical doctors as treatment for many diseases. The practice fell out of favor as advances in other medical techniques were made. In 1985, however, the French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral, a devotee of the practice, brought it to the United States. Today, visceral manipulation, like many other types of bodywork, is considered an alternative therapy.

Visceral Manipulation can help:

1. • Musculoskeletal Disorders
   

2. • Headaches and Migraines
   

3. • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
   

4. • Back, Hip and Knee Pain
   

5. • Sciatica
   

6. • Digestive Disorders
   

7. • Bloating and Constipation
   

8. • Acid Reflux
   

9. • Swallowing Dysfunctions
   

10. • Pain related to:
    

11. • Post-operative Scar Tissue
    

12. • Post-infection Scar Tissue
    

13. • Women’s and Men’s Health Issues
    

14. • Chronic Pelvic Pain
    

15. •Interstitial Cystitis
    

16. • Endometriosis
    

17. • Fibroids and Cysts
    

18. • Dysmenorrhea
    

19. • Bladder Dysfunctions
    

20. • Prostate Dysfunctions
    

21. • Pediatric Issues
    

22. • Constipation and Gastritis
    

23. • Reflux and Persistent Vomitting
    

24. • Colic
    

25. • Anxiety and Depression
    

26. • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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