Visceral Technique
An organ or viscera in good health has a physiologic motion (Jean-Pierre Barral, DO,1988). There are basically two motions: mobility and motility. Mobility is the organs ability to move in response to the body in motion, such as during walking or in response to the movement of the diaphragm during respiration. Motility is an inherent motion of the viscera themselves that seems to be in the DNA of the cells and is a memory of the spiraling movements that occur during embryonic development.
 
There are treatment techniques for all the viscera such as, the liver, stomach, kidneys, uterus, bladder and colon etc. All viscera should function properly without any restrictions or adhesions to other structures. Restrictions and adhesions can be cased by infections, inflammatory conditions and surgeries. Restrictions can impair the functioning of the organ and over time can bring about significant changes, both to the organ and to related structures. It is possible with osteopathic manipulation to bring about an improvement in function by restoring some measure of proper motion.

“No two or more organs can work perfectly when one is crowding on another”

(A.T. Still, 1908)

Note: It is important that you speak with your medical doctor for the complete diagnosis of any medical condition.