The Bear in The Hammock

The analogy of successfully using visceral manipulation as told by a bear in a hammock.

Given an otherwise healthy organ, Visceral Manipulation is an effective therapeutic treatment for improving overall mobility of the body because releasing restrictions on the specific tensions present in the tissue of each organ does improve the normal functioning of that organ. Consider the analogy of successfully using visceral manipulation as told by a bear in a hammock.

It has been said that we can understand the manner fascia holds an organ as a bear sits in a hammock.  Just as the hammock holds the bear as a sling, so each organ is entirely suspended and supported by the fascia.

By viewing the image above, we can clearly see that the placement of the hammock beneath, and the ropes above entirely DETERMINES the positioning and movement potential for the bear.

For example: Assuming the seat of the bear would not move, How far UP; how far to the RIGHT; how far to the LEFT, etc. do we see that the bear can reach?

We recognize that the bear is quite limited because of its position in the hammock.

My work uses Visceral Manipulation and Craniosacral Therapy to bring about change to body tissues through work on the tensions and movement of the fascial system.

Through this work we enable our bodies to more adequately perform their various vital functions. The lungs, for example, to better provide for the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen; the kidneys to improve the ease with which each removes toxins from the blood and maintains vital electrolyte balance; and particularly effective, is the ability of my work to improve the range of movement each rib has as it connects with each vertebral segment.

Bear in Hammock

Bear in the Hammock - Analogy

Just as the hammock holds the bear as a sling, so each organ is entirely suspended and supported by the fascia.

The Importance of Fascia!

“Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. When stressed it tightens.” John Hopkins

The fascial membranes  divide and stabilize different parts of the body.
The effects of manipulation of the fascia can improve the placement and functioning of organs and structural components, central to daily movement.
For example, the floor of the pelvis is that muscular complex which connects the underside of the left and the right hip, and hence supports the bladder and intestines.
When a person has for example, broken their tailbone perhaps in childbirth, or an extreme fall, the floor of the pelvis reacts in a distorted position. As this happens, different parts of the internal structures such as the intestines or other organs, actually become strained and tensioned. They reorient themselves differently within the area of the rib cage.
After a while, the person may begin to develop a shoulder worn neck which just will not become satisfied with any treatment.
Should we suspect that the shoulder or neck now requires surgery….?
Or should we seek evaluation of other potential causes?
Visceral manipulation shows us that correcting a distorted and compromised organ is also a viable means of providing relief for distortions in the body frame or posture.
Visceral manipulation, as other types of Hands-On body work certainly needs to be considered based on all working knowledge of the body.

 

fascial muscles

Fascia Reacts!

“When a person has for example, broken their tailbone perhaps in childbirth, or an extreme fall, the floor of the pelvis reacts in a distorted position.”

SIBO


Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
is a serious condition affecting the small intestine. It occurs when bacteria that normally grow in other parts of the gut start growing in the small intestine. That causes pain, diarrhea and other intestinal distresses.

Audio Testimonial of how my search for non-medical SIBO-relief led me to Bradbury Massage.

Click above for a discussion about how Visceral Manipulation, as an integral part of Core Alignment Therapy is used to help relieve some of the symptoms of SIBO.