Visceral Manipulation Massage and Your Organs

Visceral manipulation massage (VMM) is great for your organs and helps them function better. VMM does not "heal" organs directly but rather improves their function by releasing tension and restrictions in the surrounding tissues and fascia. This gentle manual therapy uses light, precise touch to encourage the natural movement and mobility of internal organs, which can help alleviate pain, improve organ function (like digestion), support post-surgical recovery, and correct imbalances that contribute to issues in the musculoskeletal system. The therapy is developed by osteopaths and is performed by trained practitioners like Julie Tracy at Posture Massage in Connecticut to restore the body's ability to self-regulate and self-heal.
  

What Visceral Manipulation Does

• Restores Organ Mobility: It addresses fascial restrictions that limit an organ's natural movement, allowing it to function more efficiently. Julie is very good at manipulating stuck organs gently to help situate them and ensure that they are releasing lymph and wastes.  
• Improves Function: Restoring proper organ movement and function, can help with digestive issues, respiratory restrictions, and pelvic pain.  
• Aids Recovery: The therapy can help reduce scar tissue and improve the body's healing process after surgeries, especially abdominal or pelvic procedures. Many of Julie's clients in Connecticut have incorporated VMM as a recovery therapy following surgery or injury with great success.
• Relieves Chronic Pain: VMM can alleviate chronic pain in areas like the low back, shoulder, or head by releasing underlying organ-related restrictions. Additionally, Julie will address any imbalances in your body to ensure that certain parts are not overcompensating for stuck tissues or other body parts.
• Enhances Posture: By releasing tension in the tissues that connect organs to the spine and pelvis, visceral manipulation helps improve spinal alignment and posture.  One of the most rewarding parts of Julie's job at Posture Massage in Connecticut is getting to witness the immediate results of improving posture, after just one session. Many of her clients are amazed at the progress she can help them make in their health journey with just one thorough VMM.

How It Works

1. Assessment: Julie first assesses your physical condition to identify areas of tension or restriction. She has 16+ years of experience, training, and certification with VMM and will amaze you with her skills in addressing your body's concerns.
2. Gentle Touch: Julie uses light, precise pressure to feel the movement of organs and surrounding tissues.  
3. Release of Restrictions: Slow, deliberate pressure is applied to gently release tight spots and encourage the healthy mobility of the affected structures. She will help loosen all your parts and organs so they are no longer stuck or restricted. 

Who Can Benefit from VMM?  

• Individuals with chronic digestive issues, such as constipation or IBS.
• People recovering from abdominal or pelvic surgeries.
• Those experiencing chronic pain conditions, including low back pain or pelvic pain.
• Individuals with respiratory issues or postural problems.

One of the benefits of sessions with Julie is her expertise in many types of massage therapies beyond VMM, such as lymphatic drainage, craniosacral massage, emotional integration, mouth work and TMJ therapy. This means she can often help your body in many ways during one session. Part of you may need specific help, such as mouth work with jaw pain, while another part of your body may need help getting the lymph draining/flowing, and another part of your body may need visceral manipulation to get a muscle, organ, or tissue unstuck. Try it out in your next session at Posture Massage in either Stamford or Westport Connecticut!