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Learn About The Science Of Visceral Manipulation From A Massage Therapist

By Jennifer DeBirchey

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Published: 19Mar2012
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Visceral Manipulation therapy is a massage technique that focuses on the internal organs and their interrelationship with one another. The compromised condition of any one organ impinges upon the entire system. Visceral manipulation aids motility and strengthening to not only the target organ, but the surrounding area as well. Visceral Manipulation-- MV-- was developed by Dr. Jean-Pierre Barral, a French osteopath and physical therapist who developed the modality in 1974.

This massage technique has been shown to be beneficial for many conditions including, but not limited to: acid reflux, nausea, swallowing dysfunctions, abdominal and chest sports injuries, whiplash, endometriosis, bladder incontinence, fibroids and cysts, dysmenorrhea, prostate dysfunction and menopausal issues. Visceral manipulation also provides relief from the pain of post-operative or post-infection scar tissue as well as chronic spinal problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, joint pain, headaches and migraines. It is effective in treating the emotional conditions of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression. In pediatric concerns visceral manipulation relieves symptoms of persistent vomiting, colic, constipation, gastritis and vesicoureteral reflux.

Visceral Manipulation therapy addresses the strains that can occur in the connective tissues of viscera, which may result from illness, poor posture, injury and surgical scars. Because the fascial and ligament attachments to the musculoskeletal structure are all connected, there are patterns of tension that can develop in this network. These tension patterns may result in effects far from the point of origination, manifesting as pain and other issues throughout the patient's body. These points of tension require that the rest of the system must work around it, which only produces more tension. This chronic irritation ultimately develops both structural and functional problems.

A Visceral Manipulation therapist first makes an evaluation of the suspension and the motion of the patient's membranes, fascia, ligaments and organs, then develops a treatment plan. The ultimate result is an improved and healthy communication among these bodily systems. For the patient it means relief from pain, improvement of the presenting dysfunction, improved posture, relief from the psychological dynamics of anxiety and depression and an overall revitalization. The Visceral Manipulation therapist uses the visceral system's rhythmic motions as the specific therapeutic approach. Via the palpation of abnormal as well as normal interaction of the internal organs and their connections, practitioners are able to ascertain the location and the interaction of the abnormal and problematic connections.

By massaging the abnormal flow, the channels are opened to allow health to be restored. The body is first of all equipped to be healthy and whole, so treatment that assists in the body's natural inclination to health is generally very effective. Reducing or releasing tension and restoring motility to one location can have profound, systemic results. Stress is relieved, both physiologically and psychologically. The patient has improved mobility and improved metabolism.

Visceral Manipulation therapy is performed by soft massage for the purpose of encouraging the tone and mobility of viscera and connective tissue, which improves the function of individual organs, their systems and radiates out to the structural system of the whole body.

Because the visceral tissues are delicate and tend to react dynamically from input, this massage technique often has nearly immediate and dramatic positive results. The intention of visceral manipulation is simply to support the underpinning of healthy functioning in the individual that is already present, but blocked. The trained practitioner is as able to ascertain the location and type of massage needed by the viscera as a therapist specializing in muscle massage is able to feel knots and tensions in the muscular structure.

Professionals in many are discovering the validity of this modality, including: physical therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists, naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists and other Asian medical practitioners, chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and allopathic doctors.

Learn more about the health benefits of Visceral Manipulation Therapy by a leading NYC Massage Therapist

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