Visceral Manipulation
At Garner Pelvic Health in Greensboro, we offer Visceral Manipulation (VM), an advanced manual therapy technique developed through the Barral Method. Our team has extensive training with Dr. Ramona Horton, PT, one of the leading educators of VM, ensuring the highest level of skill and clinical application.
VM focuses on improving the mobility and health of the internal organs (viscera) and the connective tissues that surround them. By restoring this subtle mobility, VM supports overall movement, function, and recovery. It is always integrated into a comprehensive physical therapy plan—not delivered as a stand-alone treatment.
Benefits of Visceral Manipulation
Post-Operative Recovery
VM can reduce pain and restore function after abdominal, pelvic, or orthopedic surgery. By addressing scar tissue and adhesions, it helps minimize restriction, improve circulation, and enhance mobility for smoother long-term recovery.
Pelvic Health & Prolapse Care
Enhancing fascial and organ mobility supports pelvic floor structures, reduces prolapse symptoms, and complements targeted pelvic rehabilitation.
Adhesions, Scarring & Myofascial Restriction
VM gently addresses restrictions from previous injury, infection, inflammation, or surgery, which may otherwise contribute to chronic pain, limited range of motion, or postural changes.
Gastrointestinal Function
Restoring visceral motion can improve motility and ease symptoms such as bloating, constipation, reflux, or abdominal discomfort.
Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Pain
Visceral restrictions can contribute to pain in the low back, pelvis, sacroiliac joints, or hips. VM reduces strain on muscles and joints, supporting better alignment and reducing pain.
Breathing & Core Function
By freeing restrictions around the diaphragm and thoracic cavity, VM can enhance breathing mechanics, improve core stability, and support vocal and postural health.
What to Expect
Each VM session begins with a detailed evaluation of organ mobility, fascial tension, breathing, and pelvic floor dynamics. Gentle, precise hands-on techniques are applied to reduce restrictions. This is followed by individualized exercises and strategies to reinforce improvements and integrate them into daily life.
Why Choose Us
All VM providers at Garner Pelvic Health are specially trained in the Barral Method, with advanced mentorship under Ramona Horton, PT. We use VM within a Functional, Integrative, and Lifestyle Medicine framework to ensure it complements other therapies such as pelvic floor rehab, breathing retraining, and core stabilization.
While research on VM is still emerging, clinical experience and growing evidence suggest it can meaningfully improve pain, mobility, GI function, and post-operative recovery when used as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
Contact Us Today For An Appointment
If you are looking for a clinic in Greensboro, NC for Visceral Manipulation, please contact us today. You can schedule with one of our specially trained clinicians for this service. We look forward to supporting your pelvic health journey.