Visceral Manipulation
Have you ever considered what happens to your abdominal organs when you bend forward at the waist? This is a movement that is evaluated during a course of physical therapy for low back pain. Most physical therapists are primarily focused on the movement of the spine, pelvis, muscles and nerves. But, when your skeletal body moves, your organs (viscera) move as well.
At Synapse Physical Therapy, we know how to address concerns that are specific to utilizing physical therapy for the elderly. Geriatric physical therapy caters to the needs of the elderly with the aim of making them as independent as possible, mobile, and happy as possible.
What is Visceral Manipulation?
“Viscera” relates to the internal organs of the body such as the liver, kidneys and intestine. Visceral Manipulation (VM) is a light manual therapy that assists your body’s capability to let out restrictions and unhealthy compensations that cause pain and dysfunction. The VM therapist Feels for the altered or decreased motion within the viscera as well as definitive patterns throughout the body and then applies VM method. VM therapy renews the body’s capability to acclimate and revive itself to health.
Benefits from Visceral Manipulation
- Whiplash and seatbelt injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Lower back pain and sciatica
- Spinal dysfunction
- Anxiety & Depression
- Carpal Tunnel
- Digestive Disorders
- Acid Reflux
- Post-operative scar tissue pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Women’s Men’s Health Issues
- Fibroids & Cysts
- Pediatric Health issues
- Headaches and Migraines
- Joint Pain
- Swallowing Dysfunctions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is visceral manipulation in physical therapy?
Visceral manipulation is a gentle, hands-on manual therapy approach that focuses on mobility and restrictions involving the body's internal organs and surrounding connective tissues. A trained therapist evaluates the individual to determine whether this technique may be appropriate as part of a broader physical therapy program.
What can I expect during a visceral manipulation session?
During treatment, the therapist may use gentle, specific manual techniques while assessing areas of tension and restricted movement. Treatment is individualized based on the patient's symptoms, physical assessment, medical history, and rehabilitation goals.