Visceral Therapy

For the treatment of reflux, gastritis, and intestinal disorders, the most appropriate osteopathic therapy is visceral therapy.

Visceral Therapy

What is visceral therapy?

Visceral therapy evaluates and addresses organic dysfunctions of the body, working on the soft tissues of the organism.

It is an approach based on focused stimulation of the organs to restore their proper functioning. It is possible to activate or slow down the metabolic activity of an organ, but only after conducting a thorough pathological and family history.

What does it treat?

The most commonly treated clinical conditions include digestive difficulties, reflux, gastritis, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Several studies and research have demonstrated that visceral osteopathy with specific techniques on the diaphragm provides numerous benefits in the integrity and functional capacity of the cardia in cases of reflux and gastritis.

In the gynecological field, visceral therapy is very helpful for menstrual pain, menstrual irregularity, ovarian cysts, and premenstrual symptoms.

In the respiratory field, it can help with bronchitis, pneumonia, and reduced respiratory capacity related to smoking.

How was this technique developed?

Visceral manipulation emerged as a specific branch of osteopathy in Europe thanks in large part to the significant contribution of French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral.

The fundamental premise is to ensure the physiological movement of healthy viscera, whose weakening may be related to pathologies or adhesions of the tissue in question.

Infants and Pregnancy

Visceral manipulation is also a valuable tool in pediatrics, when the newborn suffers from disorders such as infant colic, constipation, and frequent regurgitation.

Regarding pregnancy, visceral therapy helps manage the changes that the stomach and other organs must undergo with fetal growth, both in terms of displacement and compression.

Conditions Treated

Gastritis and Reflux
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation
Intestinal Disorders
Colic and Regurgitation
Slow Digestion
Abdominal Bloating
Respiratory Difficulty
Pneumonia, Chronic Bronchitis

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Admin 03 Jan 2025