Visceral Massage is a form of manual therapy. It was developed by Jean-Pierre Barral, a French osteopath who was named one of TIME Magazine’s “Top Six Innovators for Alternative Medicine,” due to the strides he made in the field of physical therapy. This method of treatment is commonly referred to as the “missing link” for relieving musculoskeletal pain, postural distortions, and biomechanical dysfunction. For more information regarding how you could benefit from our adoption of Barral’s Visceral Massage services, contact Equilibrium today!
What exactly is Visceral Massage?
The word “viscera” refers to the internal organs of the body, such as the kidneys, liver, and intestines. So, the idea behind Visceral Massage is to gently target different parts of the body in order to elicit proper internal function, and as a result, external function may be achieved as well. Your physical therapist will focus on specific areas of the body, in order to determine which areas within the viscera are functioning with altered or decreased motion, in addition to noting any restrictive patterns that your body presents. Once this has been determined, your therapist will apply the necessary Visceral Massage techniques.
Visceral Massage aids your body in its ability to release any restrictions and unhealthy compensations that may be leading to your discomfort and/or physical dysfunction. A unique aspect of Visceral Massage is that it does not only target the painful area(s) of the body, but it assesses the entire body as a whole, in order to get to the root of the problem. Essentially, Visceral massage allows the body to re-establish its natural ability to adapt and restore itself to health.
Will Visceral Massage benefit me?
Visceral massage is able to treat a vast array of different physical conditions, including:
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Back pain and sciatica
- Vertigo
- Headaches and migraines
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Incontinence
- Mental and emotional disorders
- Digestive disorders
- Endometriosis
- And more!
At your initial appointment, one of our dedicated Victoria therapists will conduct a physical evaluation to determine if Visceral Massage will be a beneficial part of your treatment plan. If you are interested in learning more about Visceral massage and how it may benefit you, Contact us at 250-590-7888 or book your appointment online with us at Equilibrium today!