Abdominal Visceral Dysfunction Management
Discover the key to inner balance with Susan Carmichael, who provides abdominal visceral dysfunction management. With her holistic approach, she prioritises your well-being, addressing the core of your discomfort and paving the way for optimal health.
What is Abdominal Visceral Dysfunction?
Abdominal visceral dysfunction refers to disorders associated with the function of the internal organs (viscera) within the abdomen. These organs, including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, intestines, and bladder, can be affected by various conditions that disrupt their normal function, leading to pain, discomfort, and other symptoms.
Visceral dysfunction can manifest in various ways, including chronic abdominal pain, digestive issues, and discomfort when performing certain movements. You might also experience referred pain in other areas of the body, like the back, due to the complex network of nerves connecting the visceral organs and musculoskeletal system.
Our abdominal organs move when we move and breathe, but they also have their own inherent movement. If an organ is diseased or has restrictions on its movement caused by scar tissue following surgeries, this can cause knock-on effects. These effects can be restrictions to other connecting organs or tissues like muscles or nerves, but they can also be dysfunction of the organs themselves.
How can physiotherapy help with abdominal visceral dysfunction?
Physiotherapy can significantly manage visceral dysfunction by improving the affected organs' mobility and function and reducing pain.
Some of the ways we approach this dysfunction are through:
- Assessment and Personalised Treatment Plan: We initially provide a comprehensive assessment of your health, symptoms, and lifestyle. This allows us to understand the impact of the dysfunction on your daily life and establish a personalised treatment plan designed to address your needs.
- Visceral Manipulation: These techniques involve gentle, hands-on manipulation to encourage normal movement and function of the organs within the abdomen.
- Education and Self-Management: We want to empower our patients with the knowledge and skills to manage their condition effectively. We offer practical advice and strategies to help you understand your condition, identify potential triggers, and learn how to manage symptoms.
Susan’s comprehensive and personalised approach aims to help you manage your symptoms, improve your quality of life, and empower you with the knowledge and skills to maintain these improvements over the long term.
Trust in Susan Carmichael Physiotherapy to guide you on your journey to improved health.