The French osteopath Jean Pierre Barral's clinical work with the viscera (organs) led to the development of a specific form of manual medicine: visceral manipulation (VM).

All of our organs are suspended within the musculoskeletal system via specific fascial connections. Visceral osteopaths recognise this relationship and use their palpatory skills to assess the motion of the viscera and their fascial attachments. Gentle and safe techniques are then applied to release any tension present.

The following conditions  respond particularly well to visceral manipulation in combination with other osteopathic techniques:

 

• Period pain

• Constipation, bloating and IBS

• Breathing disorders and asthma

• Surgery scars

• Pelvic pain from uterine, vaginal or bladder prolapse.​​