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Visceral Therapy
“Only the tissues know.”
Jean-Pierre Barral, a French Osteopath and Physical Therapist, developed the technique of Visceral Manipulation while working at the Lung and Disease Hospital in Grenoble, France under the tutelage of Dr. Arnaud, a specialist in lung diseases and cadaver dissection. After many post-mortem cadaver dissections on former patients, Barral was able to connect the symptoms and conditions the patients had experienced during their life to the physical anatomy inside their bodies post-mortem. What he observed was often extensive tissue thickening around the viscera (organs), having a causal relationship on the physiological motion and position of the organs. When the tissues in the abdomen have restriction, many issues, even musculoskeletal issues, can appear.
Restriction in the tissues of the abdomen can be caused by: physical and emotional trauma, surgery, pregnancy, posture, sickness and even diet and lifestyle.
Visceral Manipulation is a gentle manual therapy technique that enables the body to release restrictions and compensatory patterns that contribute to visceral dysfunction and/or musculoskeletal problems.
Visceral Manipulation has been shown to help with:
-Digestive Disorders
-Acid Reflux
-Post-Operative Scar Tissue (following operations such as a cesarian, hysterectomy, appendectomy, etc.)
-Spinal Dysfunction
-Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
-Pediatric Health Issues (Colic)
This list is just the beginning!
For more information regarding Visceral Manipulation visit: https://www.barralinstitute.com/therapies/articles.php
Decompression Table
Decompression is a service that helps take the pressure off of the discs that separate each vertebrae. Through cycles of stretch and relaxation, decompression unloads the discs which encourages increased blood flow, movement of water, oxygen and nutrients into the disc to promote healing. In addition, decompression takes pressure off of nerves and other structures in the spine. Conditions decompression can improve are: herniated discs, bulging discs, sciatica, radiculopathy or radicular symptoms, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, arthritis, headaches, etc. If you care about the well-being of your spine, decompression is for you!
Manual Therapy
Most of the techniques used during treatments are myofascial release techniques which are similar to deep tissue massage. Restrictions in the myofascial system (muscle and connective tissue) occur due to trauma (physical or emotional), injury or repetitive stress. Improving the movement of the myofascial system allows for reduction of pain systemically by taking pressure off of muscles, nerves, blood vessels, organs, and other structures thoughout the body. This work has systemic effects. Conditions that can be treated are: headaches, back pain, neck pain, TMJ issues, foot pain, etc. Most people who have chronic or acute pain can benefit from myofascial release!