Visceral Manipulation Massage's Postpartum Benefits

Visceral manipulation is a gentle manual therapy for postpartum recovery that uses light, precise pressure to restore the natural movement and function of internal organs and their surrounding tissues, addressing issues like diastasis recti, scar tissue from cesarean sections, pelvic pain, and digestive problems by promoting better circulation and reducing fascial tension in the pelvic area. While postpartum massage offers general relaxation, visceral manipulation provides a more targeted approach to improve organ mobility, which is essential for proper digestive, urinary, and pelvic floor function.
  

What is Visceral Manipulation (VM) Massage?

• Gentle Manual Therapy: VM is a hands-on technique that involves light, specific pressure on the abdomen to gently guide and mobilize the internal organs.  
• Restores Organ Movement: The goal is to restore the body's natural, inherent motion of the organs, which can be restricted due to surgery, trauma, or the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth.
• Addresses Fascial Restrictions: It targets the fascia, the connective tissue web that surrounds and connects organs, muscles, and bones, helping to release restrictions and improve the overall connection between tissues.

 
How VM Helps in Postpartum Recovery:

• C-section and Scar Tissue: VM addresses fascial restrictions and scar tissue that may have formed after abdominal surgery, which can inhibit organ movement.  
• Diastasis Recti: VM can help with diastasis recti (DRA) by addressing underlying fascial restrictions and improving the tension in the abdominal wall.  
• Pelvic and Digestive Health: VM promotes better bladder and bowel control, improves digestive function, and helps with constipation, bloating, and other digestive discomforts.  
• Reduces Pelvic Pain: VM restores the mobility and function of organs in the pelvic cavity, which can alleviate low back pain, hip issues, and general pelvic tension.  
• Enhances Circulation: The gentle work encourages better blood circulation to the pelvic organs, supporting their function and healing.  

What to Expect During a VM Session:

• Light Pressure: VM therapy involves very light pressure, often without oil, focusing on slow, precise movements. 
• Focus on Tissue Release: The aim of visceral manipulation is not immediate sensation, but rather to encourage the body to release tissue tension over time.
• Varied Results: Improvements can be felt during the session, but often the results become apparent in the days following treatment as the body processes the release.  
• Comprehensive Approach: Sessions may also incorporate other techniques that Julie practices like breath work, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral massage techniques, and emotional integration to provide a more holistic treatment.  

Who Can Benefit?

Any woman who has given birth, even years later, can benefit from postpartum visceral manipulation therapy.  Mothers' bodies experience lot of trauma when giving birth, even though the moment is generally a happy one, it can be hard on the mother's body. Some bodies struggle to readjust postpartum from the impact of birthing a human being and need a bit of extra help and visceral therapy to get back to painless functioning. It is ideal for those experiencing symptoms of digestive issues, pelvic pain, scar tissue, or pelvic organ prolapse. 

Julie has worked with mothers on relieving pain and symptoms that have appeared from childbirth, even many years later. Try it out in her Stamford and Westport Connecticut offices!