Visceral Osteopathy treatment in Worthing
When we think of osteopathy and osteopathic treatments we often think of manipulation of the bones, muscles and joints. Visceral osteopathy treatment in Worthing looks at our inner functions and restrictions and how these could be contributing or maintaining our symptoms. Visceral osteopathy looks at the function of our internal organs. The function and movement of an organ can become restricted. This can lead to pain in the back or areas of the body that are mechanically or neurologically related to that organ. Common treatment areas include the digestive tract, respiratory and reproductive systems.
This may explore, for example, how the stomach, bowel or bladder is functioning. What symptoms or restrictions are there? These restrictions may be a result of surgical adhesions, traumas, inflammation, infection or allergens. There may be symptoms such as IBS, low back pain, frequent urination or bloating.
The role of the osteopath, is firstly to understand the underlying cause of the symptoms, referring to the GP if necessary and then treating accordingly to what has been found.
The aim of Visceral treatment
The aim of treatment is to ease any restricted movement in the organ, therefore helping its function, in much the same way as we would a restricted or tense muscle. This treatment may help ease symptoms such as IBS, reflux, bloating, pelvic pain and mechanical symptoms like back pain.
Visceral Osteopaths Worthing
Osteopaths Betts Curtis and Grant Sheppard both use visceral osteopathy techniques. Why not book in a treatment with them to explore how the treatment could benefit you too. Alternatively feel free to contact us to discuss your individual needs.
It should be noted that this area of osteopathy, along with many other practices, has a small research field of studies and more research in this field is needed.
