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Article about how Everything Is Connected: What is Visceral Manipulation and How Does it Relate to the Pelvic Floor?

Sometimes all the body needs to activate the healing process is a gentle touch by a skilled hand - one that can read the body's signals and perceive where an underlying restriction may be inhibiting proper functioning.

CarnioSacral therapy works by helping the body's natural healing mechanisms dissipate the negative effects of stress on the cranial nervous system. This is accomplished through utilizing a physiological body system called the CarnioSacral system, which maintains the environment in which the central nervous system functions.

Previous studies have reported that visceral disturbances can lead to increased musculoskeletal tension and pain in structures innervated from the corresponding spinal level through viscerosomatic reflexes. We designed a pilot randomised placebo-controlled study using placebo visceral manipulation as the control to evaluate the effect of osteopathic visceral manipulation (OVM) of the stomach and liver on pain, cervical mobility, and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius (UT) muscle in individuals with nonspecific neck pain (NS-NP) and functional dyspepsia.

This article is about new ground in how researchers view the skeleton: Not only do bones provide a structural support and serve as a repository for calcium, they issue commands and talk to our brain. They also play a huge role in regulating our blood sugar. 

READ this truly inspiring story presented by Emily Francis, LMT, about her daughter's incredible developmental improvement after adding CranioSacral Therapy to her treatment plan. 

This article discusses:

• The history of visceral mobilization (VM) as a foundational technique within the realm of osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT).
• The anatomy of the visceral fascia, its attachment to and effect on the somatic frame.
• Efficacy for the treatment of the fascial network throughout the body as a component of manual physical therapy.
• Evidence as it exists for VM and the scientific rational that would support the manual treatment of internal organs within the scope of physical therapy

This article reviews the role of the vagus nerve in tumor modulation and cancer prognosis. 

Ricky Williams has experienced CST for himself having post concussion syndrome, discovered The Upledger Foundation and The Ricky Williams Foundation partnered to create a specific program for Football players with Intensive programs to help all post concussion players. They have found after having CST Therapy they were able to do things that they couldn't before the Therapy sessions.

"What am I missing?" is often the question in therapists' minds when a client returns time and time again with the same sports injury. Sure, we have numerous skills to address muscle and joint pain, and we know much of it is related to structural alignment, but what else can be done?

Developing strong professional boundaries is essential, and it starts with understanding shadow projection. Our unconscious thoughts and feelings often influence our perceptions and interactions with others, leading to projections that can impact our relationships and therapeutic presence.

By bringing these projections to light, we can create healthier boundaries, both for ourselves and our clients. Dive deeper into this important concept in our latest article and learn how to enhance your practice.

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