Visceral Osteopathy

Viscera is the collective name for the organs present in the chest and abdomen. Visceral osteopathy therefore seeks to release tensions from the tissues around these organs to allow them to function freely. Often when there is a build up of tension in these organs they exert a pull on the spine through their ligamentous attachments. To avoid stretching these tensions the body then unconsciously hunches forward. This can be the hidden cause of chronic back and neck pain.

Visceral osteopathy may also aid functional problems of poor digestion or restricted breathing by directly addressing poor mobility of the organs in question.

For further information on visceral osteopathy treatments in the Brighton area please contact me.