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What is Visceral Manipulation?

Do you suffer from abdominal pain, hiatal hernia, IBS, constipation, scar tissue after a cesarean section, injuries, or surgeries?
Did you know that scar tissue can start causing problems years later?
Did you know most of our organs and body parts are connected through fascial connections? For example, there is a direct fascial connection between your liver and your bladder. So when you have bladder problems, it may be helpful to mobilize your liver too.
Did you know a physical therapist can help you with these?

Visceral manipulation is a gentle but precise hands-on manual therapy technique to help the body loosen restrictions around your organs so they can glide smoothly in their natural space. These restrictions in the fascia or connective tissue around the organs can happen due to past trauma, a sedentary lifestyle, or past illness. Visceral manipulation therapy addresses a range of conditions and works very well in conjunction with pelvic floor therapy and orthopedic treatments.

Please give me an example of Visceral Manipulation:

Suppose you are experiencing slow bowel movements or constipation. Your physical therapist will use gentle techniques to mobilize your abdominal sphincters and improve blood flow to your digestive system by mobilizing your mesenteric root (the root that holds your small intestine). Your pelvic floor PT may mobilize your rectum through your stomach, your colon, and other organs that may play a role in your problem. Your therapist may find issues far from where you feel discomfort and treat the related areas. All of these techniques will be gentle and pain-free while you can fully relax.

How do I find a physical therapist that can perform visceral manipulation?

Please get in touch with us at Trailhead Pelvic & Visceral Physical Therapy if you need this excellent form of manual therapy.

For more information about visceral manipulation, visit this page about Jean-Pierre Barral, a French osteopath and physiotherapist who developed visceral manipulation. If you need visceral manipulation or organ treatment, we highly recommend that you seek out a local therapist who is Barral-trained. Studying through the institute ensures rigorous training and precise, pain-free techniques. You should NOT feel any pain during your visit or have any bruises after your treatment session.

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Visceral Manipulation for gallbladder issues

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"Sunel converted me from being a skeptic related to visceral health issues, to being amazed about the possibilities and options for treating visceral problems."

A.V.

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Sunel, with her vast knowledge and experience in treating issues relating to fascia has brought life and flexibility back where my body was contracting and becoming like stone.
She is the first medical person through years of searching, that I’ve been blessed to know who truly understands and knows how to treat my condition in order to slow down and even reverse the damage from the radiation.
I highly recommend her not only because of her extensive knowledge and skill but she is also very compassionate and friendly and really listens.

S.O.