Category: Visceral

Indication is Visceral Dysfunction They —may be used for diagnosis as well as treatment Chapman Reflexes are defined as: A system of reflex points that present as predictable anterior and posterior fascial tissue texture abnormalities (plaque-like changes or stringiness of the involved tissues) assumed to be reflections of visceral dysfunctions or […]

Treatment is used to release the diaphragm. Useful for a patient who experienced trauma because it traps the energy Evaluation of the Diaphragm Another way to Evaluate the Diaphragm is by running your finger costal margin to the costochondral junction until you feel a divot.  This represents a contracted diaphragm.  Treatment […]

Direct Technique for the Liver Helps alleviate pain in the liver and increases filtration rate. Indication: Contraindication: Steps for Treatment: May repeat several times a day Video Tutorial: Things to Note… Chapman point for liver is 5th and 6th intercostal space on the right

Direct Technique for the Liver Used to find the location and dysfunction of the liver Helps alleviate pain in the liver and increases filtration rate. Steps for Treatment: Can be performed across the midline Video Tutorial:

Always Do Gallbladder Ultrasound prior to technique If patient is diagnosed with a gall stone → refer for surgery If the patient patient has no stone → then do technique. If no improvement → nuclear study (HIDA Scan) Do NOT PERFORM on a patient who has a gallstone. If you […]

Indication: GERD Treatment in Seated Position Video Tutorial: Treatment in Supine Position Video Tutorial: Note:

Indication for use of treatment: Dysmenorrhea, Pelvic congestion syndrome, Sacroiliac dysfunction Video Tutorial:

This is a direct treatment used for treating Constipation Treat in a distal to proximal direction Begin with the Sigmoid Colon, Descending Colon (root of the mesentery), Ascending Colon, and lastly the Cecum. NOTE: You CANNOT palpate the retroperitoneal transverse colon For the Sigmoid, Descending, and Ascending Colon: It is […]

Palpation of Organs Begin by using hand to sense “heat” above area on abdomen, to get an idea of where restriction may exist. Stomach Place hands on left border of epigastric region and palpate through abdomen until the stomach is felt. Palpate in the LUQ, may be difficult to find […]

Absolute Contraindications: Acute abdomen Appendicitis Pancreatitis Splenomegaly GI obstruction AAA Post abdominal/pelvic surgery GI infection Tumor  Thrombosis Relative Contraindications : Abd hernia/diastasis Pain of unknown origin  Calculi (relative) Acute infection (except bladder) Foreign bodies (IUD’s, etc) Steps to Diagnose (and treat) of Visceral dysfunction Abdominal exam (observation, auscultation, percussion, palpation) [see Checklist […]

Use your dominant hand facing the patient. Begin by spreading your hand on the abdomen, middle finger cephalad and aligned on the linea alba, then lift your hand and reposition it so you are barely touching the surface; increase pressure by slight increments (descending slowly!) Palpate the following layers – […]