Visceral therapy - manual therapy of the organs

Visceral Therapy: An Overview

Visceral therapy is a manual technique aimed at releasing the tension in the tissues of internal organs. The goal is to improve lymphatic circulation, blood flow to the organs, and thus enhance their function.

Fascia is a special "web-like" material that surrounds muscles and internal organs, forming a vast network throughout our body. Maintaining its proper consistency—composed mostly of water, collagen, and elastin—is crucial because it influences muscle elasticity and allows blood vessels that nourish the muscles to pass through. Additionally, it affects the function of internal organs; if an internal organ cannot perform its movements within the abdominal cavity due to adhesions, it can lead to long-term disturbances in that area and beyond. One can visualize it as a giant elastic spider web layered throughout the body, which, when touched or pulled at one end, alters its shape at distant points. With strong and sustained pulling, the shape of the web can completely transform at far-off locations.

If there are adhesions within the tissue network of our internal organs, they can cause recurring joint blockages and radiating pain in adjacent joints or in the organ's reflex zones (for example, persistent stomach issues can lead to problems in the left shoulder or back pain). Therefore, this therapy can be beneficial for those experiencing recurring, fluctuating joint pain that persists despite movement therapy, as well as during long-term medication use, digestive disorders, reflux, chronic inflammatory diseases, gynecological issues (e.g., PCOS, endometriosis), digestive problems, or any surgical scars affecting internal organs, or the presence of cysts.

The effectiveness of the therapy is best achieved when we can implement minimum 4-5 sessions every 2-3 weeks, alongside lifestyle changes (but it may vary depending on the patient's complaints).