VISCERAL
THERAPY
Visceral therapy is a gentle manual treatment of the abdominal area that supports relaxation and natural movement of the body. It proceeds calmly, without aggressive techniques, adapted to how you feel.
Attention to the body's centre
Visceral therapy is a manual approach in which the therapist uses gentle touch to assess the mobility and tension of tissue in the abdominal area and its connection to posture, the spine and breathing. The aim is to create better conditions for relaxation and natural movement of the body. This therapy is also known as visceral osteopathy.
Breathing and posture
The treatment takes into account the connection between the diaphragm, breathing, posture and the sense of tension in the body.
A gentle approach
The techniques are slow, respectful and adapted to individual sensitivity.
A complete picture
When planning treatment, we take into account your symptoms, movement, lifestyle and previous experience.
Who visceral therapy is suitable for
The treatment is often chosen as complementary support for the following sensations and situations:
- 🔹 A feeling of tension or heaviness in the abdominal area after long periods of sitting
- 🔹 Shallow or restricted breathing linked to diaphragm tension
- 🔹 General bodily tension linked to everyday stress
- 🔹 Discomfort related to poor posture connected with abdominal tension
- 🔹 A period after medically approved recovery, when gentle complementary support is wanted
- 🔹 A wish for better body awareness and relaxation
- 🔹 Functional digestive complaints
- 🔹 Bloating and a feeling of heaviness after meals
- 🔹 A tendency toward constipation
- 🔹 Myofascial tension in the trunk and pelvic areas
- 🔹 A feeling of restricted mobility in the abdomen and pelvis
How visceral therapy works
1. Conversation and assessment
We first talk about how you feel, your habits, movement and the reason for your visit. If needed, we also assess posture and breathing.
2. Gentle manual treatment
The treatment takes place on the therapy table with gentle touch and constant checking of your comfort.
3. Recommendations going forward
At the end you receive clear recommendations on rest, breathing, movement and possibly continuing treatment.
What you can expect
After treatment you may feel more relaxed, breathe more easily, or notice a different sensation in the body. The response is individual, so the therapy cannot guarantee the same outcome for everyone.
Important
For acute, severe or unexplained symptoms, please seek medical help.
What is visceral therapy?
Visceral therapy is a gentle manual method that focuses on the mobility and tension of tissues in the abdominal area and their connection with the spine, breathing and posture. People also search for it as internal organ therapy or visceral osteopathy.
Visceral manipulation
In our practice these are gentle, slow techniques using the hands, without jerky movements.
Therapy for the internal organs
It is not treatment of diseases of the internal organs, but work with the mobility and tension of tissues that can affect posture, breathing and back pain.
Problems patients come to visceral therapy with
People most often come to us with these problems:
- 🔹 Bloating and a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen
- 🔹 Lower back pain associated with tension in the abdomen
- 🔹 Problems after surgery or scars in the abdomen
- 🔹 Tension in the abdominal cavity after childbirth
- 🔹 Stress felt in the abdomen
- 🔹 A feeling that the spine does not release despite treatment
Frequently asked questions — Visceral therapy
What is visceral therapy?
Visceral therapy is a gentle manual method for working with tension and mobility of tissues in the abdominal area. It is one of the osteopathic approaches and is not a treatment for diseases of the internal organs.
What is visceral manipulation?
In our practice these are gentle, slow techniques using the hands, without jerky movements.
Does visceral therapy hurt?
The treatment is gentle. You may feel pressure or slight discomfort, but it should not be painful. Tell us if anything is uncomfortable.
Is the treatment painful?
Who is the treatment for?
How often is a session recommended?
Let us discuss your needs
Please bring one large towel with you to your appointment.
Please confirm your appointment by phone or WhatsApp one hour beforehand, or two hours beforehand if you are travelling a long way. This way you avoid a wasted trip if an appointment has to be rescheduled at short notice.