Visceral Mobilization
Visceral Mobilization is a form of manual therapy, meaning licensed physical therapists use their hands to perform this treatment. 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 Mobilization services, contact Total Body Physical Therapy today!
What exactly is Visceral Mobilization?
The word “viscera” refers to the internal organs of the body, such as the kidneys, liver, and intestines. So, the idea behind Visceral Mobilization 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 physical therapist will apply the necessary Visceral Mobilization techniques.
Visceral Mobilization 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 Mobilization 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 Mobilization allows the body to re-establish its natural ability to adapt and restore itself to health.
Will Visceral Mobilization benefit me?
Visceral Mobilization is able to treat a vast array of different physical conditions, including:
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Back pain and sciatica
- Chronic constipation
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Incontinence
- Digestive disorders
- Endometriosis
- And more!
At your initial appointment, one of our dedicated Sarasota physical therapists will conduct a physical evaluation to determine if visceral mobilization will be a beneficial part of your treatment plan. If you are interested in learning more about visceral mobilization and how it may benefit you, contact Total Body Physical Therapy today!
