Visceral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on manual therapy used to help your internal organs (viscera) glide
smoothly within your body. Your massage therapist can use this technique to treat abdominal pain,
constipation, cramps, indigestion, and much more.
Your internal organs are surrounded by connective tissue that holds them in place in the body. Healthy
connective tissue should move easily to allow organs to slide on each other when you rotate or flex your
torso.
Connective tissue should be loose enough to allow your stomach to expand when you eat, your lungs to
open and accept air, your intestines to constrict and relax to move waste to your colon.
Congested or inflamed connective tissue impedes these small but significant movements. This creates
visceral discomfort and dysfunction and can lead to restricted movement and pain in other parts of the
body.
In studies, visceral therapy has been known to be beneficial for many disorders, including:
• Musculoskeletal disorders (sciatica, carpal tunnel, joint pain, neck pain, etc.)
• Digestive disorders (GERD, nausea, constipation, etc.)
• Emotional issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc.)
• Acute disorders (whiplash, concussion, sports injuries, TBIs, etc.)
• Women’s health issues
• Post-operative and post-infection scar tissue
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