Stomach pain is experienced by so many these days. Life is stressful and hectic. We have active lives and the body accumulates many bumps and bruises over the years.
Perhaps you have tried medication, dieting, and stretching to help take away the pain with no success.
Sometimes these solutions bring a very short-term relief and some medications may even have unanticipated negative side effects.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 32.3 million visits to the doctors’ offices and emergency departments are due to digestive system issues.
Common signs of tummy trouble can include severe stomach pain after eating a high-fat meal or experiencing lower “cramp-like” abdominal pain, which is accompanied by diarrhea and bloating or constipation.
These can be signs of IBS or irritable bowel syndrome. About 15% of the United States population is affected by IBS.
These symptoms, along with many others, are very common and thankfully, based on the work by Jean Pierre Barral DO, there can be a non-invasive, simple solution.
It is called visceral manipulation.
What Is Visceral Manipulation?
Introduced to western medicine by Dr. Barral in the mid-1980s, visceral manipulation is also known as organ massage. It is a type of gentle, manual therapy used to release restrictions that may cause pain and dysfunction.
When used on the stomach region it helps to relieve the pain and discomfort from issues such as IBS, constipation, menstrual pain, gas and that common “bloated feeling”.
This type of therapy assists structural and functional imbalances throughout the body, including digestive and lymphatic dysfunction, along with various others.
Visceral manipulation for stomach pains involves a type of abdominal massage that is a combination of deep stroking and pressing which creates friction. This works to release and eventually remove adhesions in your body that might be contributing to or causing your stomach problems.
Are Stomach Massages Good For You?
Yes, absolutely. In fact, massaging the stomach area is a very ancient type of treatment for abdominal problems.
Stomach massages help to relieve stress and increase oxygen circulation – both of which contribute to healing stomach pains.
A small 2016 study examined the effects of abdominal massage on constipation following surgery. The researchers found that people who had abdominal massage — compared to the control group who didn’t receive massage — had:
- Reduced symptoms of constipation
- More bowel movements
- Less time between bowel movements
The gentle massage techniques used in Visceral Manipulation can help to relieve your stomach pain.
Related Questions
Is this treatment painful? – No, usually the patient can feel tightness in their stomach and will become aware of their body releasing the tension.
Will I noticed a difference immediately? – Yes, usually after the session the patient can tell that their stomach feels looser. There may be a period of time of soreness or ache as the body settles and washes the lactic acid out of the system.
If you have any questions about Visceral Manipulation or any of our therapies, please call ABove PT today at 770-904-2332 or email us. We would love to help you to feel better and live better.
