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CranioSacral Therapy and Massage
Kelowna, BC
At "CranioSacral Therapy and Massage" in Kelowna, visceral manipulation is combined with craniosacral therapy, massage and other techniques for an integrated and balanced session.
As written in the "Discover Visceral Manipulation" brochure from the Barral Institute please find the following information:
What is Visceral Manipulation (VM)?
"Viscera" relates to the internal organs of the body, such as the liver, kidneys and intestines. Visceral Manipulation is a gentle manual therapy that aids your body's ability to release restrictions and unhealthy compensations that cause pain and dsyfunction. Visceral Manipulation or VM, does not focus solely on the site of pain or dysfunction, but evaluates the entire body to find the source of the problem. The VM therapist feels altered or decreased motion within the viscera as well as restrictive patterns throughout the body and then applies VM techniques. VM therapy re-establishes the body's ability to adapt and restore itself to health.
How do Organs Contribute to Pain and Dysfunction?
There are many reasons for an organ to lose its mobility: physical traumas, surgeries, sedentary lifestyle, infections, pollution, bad diet, poor posture and pregnancy/delivery. When an organ is no longer freely mobile but is fixed to another structure, the body is forced to compensate. This disharmony creates fixed, abnormal points of tension and the chronic irritation gives way to functional and structural problems throughout the body - musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urinary, respiratory, and digestive, to name a few.
Imagine scar tissue around the lungs. Because of the pull of the adhesion, with every breath, the movement pattterns of the nearby structures would be altered, This could shift rib motion creating pulls on the spine. These restrictions might then show up as mid-back and neck pain, as well as limited motion in the shoulder. This scenerio highlights just one of hundreds of possible ramifications of a small dysfunction - magnified by thousands of repetitions each day. This also explains how pain can often be far removed from the actual case.
How Many Sessions Does it Take?
As each person's situation is different, the number of visits will vary. Many people experience significant improvement within three to five therapy sessions; others may require additional treatment. You and your practitioner will develop a plan based on your needs and how your body responds to treatment.
For more information on visceral manipulation, visit the Barral Institute website.
For more information, or to book an appointment call Tia at 250-859-7554 or email tia@craniosacralplus.ca
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