about Visceral mobilization
Restore function and balance
The abdominal organs (or “viscera”) are tightly housed within our abdominal cavity and must be able to slide and move against one another in order to function appropriately. The movement of our viscera can be affected by physical trauma, surgery, stress, postural changes, diet and illness. When visceral motion is impaired people may experience gastrointestinal symptoms (indigestion, nutrient deficiency/malabsorption of nutrients, constipation), incontinence, abdominal pain, uterine pain, ovarian pain, and even musculoskeletal pain. Pelvic organ prolapse (e.g. bladder prolapse, uterine prolapse, rectal prolapse) can also be addressed with visceral mobilization techniques. Visceral manipulation is a gentle modality that addresses movement restrictions of the viscera in order to restore function of the organs.