If you are looking to restore normal movement and improve the function of your internal organs, visceral manipulation massage therapy may be the approach to apply.
Visceral manipulation brings natural movement through the organs and produces better blood flow to the viscera (internal organs), resulting in overall better health.
What exactly is Visceral Manipulation?
By definition, a visceral manipulation massage is a slow and gentle process of massaging the viscera, or internal organs, to promote better function, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Sometimes internal organs, such as the kidneys and the stomach, will hold onto stress which can cause nerves to lock up.
Inflammation from infections, IBS, and a leaky gut, or trauma from accidents or surgery influence the normal movement of your organs and cause restrictions. Our organs move with us, when you turn to look over your right shoulder, your liver, gallbladder and ascending colon moves with you. Because all organs share attachments, immobility of the liver may influence your small intestine and sigmoid colon too.
Scar tissue around a trauma site hinders normal blood and nutrient flow. The natural healing process fixes whatever needs fixing as quickly as possible, with scar tissue like a glue gun that plugs all the holes. This leads to tight, immobile scar tissue that restricts the normal movement, although small, of the affected organ. The affected organ’s immobility will directly influence neighboring organs and ultimately it may influence joint mobility and muscle length. In the long run, this can lead to local issues in the area, like the gallbladder not emptying all of the bile stored inside, or global biomechanical imbalances that predispose you to injury down the line, like your sigmoid colon limiting your hip rotation and ultimately causing sciatica of the left leg.
Organ mobility can be assessed and treated with visceral manipulation by our Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.
What kind of health issues can Visceral Manipulation Massage help cure?
Digestive disorders are the most common ailments treated with visceral manipulation. Bloating, constipation, severe menstrual cramps, nausea, acid reflux, and esophageal issues sometimes require gentle massages in circular motions to bring movement and function back into your body.
These movements break up scar tissue, stimulate the fibers of visceral nerves, and prepare your body to better cope with health issues.
Digestive disorders are the most common ailments treated with visceral manipulation. Bloating, constipation, severe menstrual cramps, nausea, acid reflux, and esophageal issues sometimes require gentle massages in circular motions to bring movement and function back into your body.
These movements break up scar tissue, stimulate the fibers of visceral nerves, and prepare your body to better cope with the following health issues:
- Sports injuries, such as whiplash, sprains, and sore muscles.
- Men’s health problems, such as swollen prostate, pelvic pain, and testicular pain.
- Women’s health issues, such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and menopausal symptoms.
- Post-operative scar tissue buildup.
- Pediatric problems, such as infant colic and painful constipation.
If you do not see your health issue mentioned here, you can contact Body & Mind Osteopathic Clinic, one of the best osteopathic practices in Toronto, to learn more about how visceral manipulation massage could help alleviate your pain and restore the positive balance to your body.
Does Visceral Manipulation Therapy work?
Visceral manipulation has been shown to be effective for a large number of disorders and health concerns. Those experiencing musculoskeletal, nervous, vascular, respiratory, digestive, and lymphatic dysfunction could benefit from visceral manipulation.
Schedule a consultation with osteopath Vadzim Siniauski today. He would be happy to meet with you and discuss how osteopathic treatment can benefit you!
