Visceral Mobilization is a technique in which the physical therapist gently moves the connective tissue surrounding internal organs, thereby restoring normal movement in the tissues.
How can it help me?
Our bodies are made to move, twist, and turn. As we do these motions, our organs also gently slide over each other. For example, when you twist your trunk to the right, your liver also rotates and slides slightly. In addition, normal movement of the organs in the abdomen also allows for optimal organ function.
Scar tissue and adhesions can cause problems in those who have had abdominal surgery or other trauma. Scar tissue can bind your organs to each other, decreasing their motion which in turn can cause restriction of motion of the joints and surrounding soft tissues. Sometimes an orthopedic problem that is resistant to typical treatments of the joints and soft tissues will clear up with visceral mobilization.