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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

Over the last 6 months Lara has effectively used the Emmett Technique to eliminate my persistent lower back pain as well as foot and heel pain. She has also been able to relieve stress and tension from my neck and shoulders. The relief, as a result of her treatments, is immediate and long-lasting. I would highly recommend her treatments.

Amanda, Wimbledon

Yan Kei is incredibly knowledgable. I felt completely confident in her skills, as she has made so much difference to how I feel. I am grateful for such unexpected outcomes that I didn't think it would be so good.

Mandy, SW18

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

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

Erica, Africa

Stephen; I feel so much better after the treatment. It is quite a remarkable improvement. I have regained almost 100% movement in my thoracic spine and my lower back is gradually loosening up. I can now feel and use my stomach muscles again. I have gone from spending two very bad nights as I could not get comfortable in any position and experiencing a succession of very painful and exhausting spasms to being able to sleep on my back and my side. My breathing is also deeper. I cannot thank you enough for fitting me in your busy working day, and for doing the treatment on a chair and for giving me the confidence to relax so that healing can take place.

Sabine, SW London

Having suffered from a shoulder injury since last September and following unsuccessful physio, I decided to try SW19 Osteopath and Yan-Kei has been amazing. Not only has my mobility greatly improved as has my posture and knee pain, I am no longer in pain. Amazing at how effective this has been for me in such a short period of time, and I now am able to return back to sports. Yan-Kei explains what she is doing and definitely is invested in my well-being and although I am so much better, I will make this as part of my self care and ensure that I visit her every 5 – 6 weeks to re-balance myself. I highly recommend Yan-Kei; I truly feel she has worked wonders for me.

Maria, Colliers Wood

After suffering with severe pain in the left hand side of my back, I decided to seek advice from Simon. I had previously sought medical advice, but the condition had not improved. On the first consultation Simon took detailed notes and then suggested that I could be suffering from Spondylosis. He examined my back and spine and found that this was the case. He is a very caring and conscientious practitioner. I have been treated by Simon on a regular basis and he has made me feel much better and with his treatment and advice, the pain has decreased considerably. I would thoroughly recommend his service.

Penny, Colliers Wood

Yan Kei is an excellent osteopath. She help me to recover from my issues with Achilles tendons and back problem. Highly recommended.

MM Colliers Wood

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

Lara’s thoughtful, gentle, confident and knowledgeable approach results in the most expert therapeutic massage one could hope to receive. The outcome is therefore a very holistic one in which specific discomforts have been eased with and overall relaxation achieved at the same time. 


Helen, Colliers Wood