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Visceral Osteopathy

Published on: Tuesday 30th August 2022

What is Visceral Osteopathy?

The word Viscera means all the organs inside our body: heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, liver and so on.

Some osteopaths continue their studies for a long time after initially qualifying as muscle, joint and nerve specialists, to learn about how to give osteopathic treatment to these organs. For example, our Associate Yan Kei Man, has trained with the Barral Institutute in visceral manipulation.

This treatment, like other osteopathic treatments, uses gentle manipulations with the osteopath’s hands to restore normal movement and drainage to troubled organs, and regions inside the body.

Why see an Osteopath trained in Visceral Osteopathy?

When people have pain or discomfort in their gut, chest or pelvis they may see a doctor. If the doctor does not require further medical checks, then they may be sent home with medications or just be told to put up with it. This is when it can be worth seeing an osteopath for visceral osteopathy techniques, which will work with tensions, congestion and poor motility in the affected organs. Often relief of symptoms is experienced quickly after these treatments.

What can Visceral Osteopathy help with?

Gut pain

Digestive issues

Reflux

Constipation

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Painful menstruation

Circulatory problems such as cramps

I want to thank you Stephen for a great treatment last week. You freed up my whole spine which has been wonderful. You also addressed the specific problem area which is great and has given me my confidence back to return my circuit training. I feel so much better. Thank you again.

Wendy, Morden

Steve always manages to put me back together again - then life is a pleasure!

Erica, Africa

I started seeing Lara about my sinuses, which have cleared. She has also helped me with my neck pain and digestive problems. Thank you so much Lara.

Anne, Teacher

Stephen has been my osteopath for many years and has helped me recover from several serious operations. The atmosphere in the clinic is so calm and relaxing, and Stephen is an absolute professional in everything he does. He truly has healing hands.

Laura D

I thought the treatment for pain in my knee was excellent. I felt I was being considered as an individual as Stephen listened to everything I said and gave a treatment appropriate to my needs. His approach was non-invasive. I began to notice an improvement in my knee after a couple of days and the pain has not recurred. To me, it felt as if each treatment enabled my body to correct itself and rebalance.

Sabine, Wimbledon

My daughter has just played her cello for the first time in four months without experiencing pain. Stephen, we are amazed and delighted!

J. Wimbledon

I was very pleased to have assistance from Holly Jordan when I had a very painful lower back recently. I found her diagnosis very reassuring; and the treatment recommended helpful. It was good that plenty of time - over an hour - was allowed for my first initial appointment, as it was good to feel I wasn't rushed and was listened to. I am back to normal health now but would return again, if I needed to. Many thanks!

Mark - Colliers Wood

I rate Stephen very highly and would recommend him to anyone.

Jonathan M

I've been visiting the practice since February and have been seen by Yan-Kei. I'm just writing to leave a brief review of the practice and of her. The treatment I have received from Yan-Kei has benefited me greatly and I am improved in all aspects of life. I would recommend this treatment to anyone who feels any sense of discomfort and seeks to change their life for the better. Look forward to my next visit

Paolo

I am just e-mailing you Stephen to let you know that my baby daughter’s tight tummy calmed down considerably after your treatment so thank you very much.

G. SW19