Medical Massage Therapy

for Internal Organs Pain Relief and

Chronic Conditions

There are 11 major organ systems to the human body. Massage can affect these systems in differing ways. Massage affects internal organs by directly or indirectly stimulating nerves that supply internal organs, blood vessels of these organs dilate and allow greater blood supply to them.

Viscera (internal organs) can become stuck together forming adhesions and inhibiting their movements. Adhesions are small fibers that abnormally attach structures that should be separate. When you do not feel well, you can bet that some form of adhesion or congestion is inhibiting the body from expressing its vital life force. This probably inhibits blood flow. Organs can form trigger points, referring pain and/or tension elsewhere. They can become stuck to the diaphragm, ribs, pelvis, and spine. Organs are supposed to slide up/down with each breath, getting a little massage each time you breathe. Tense, hardened, glued- together viscera cement you into postural distortion: upper body stooped forward, low back deeply curved, one shoulder pulled down, etc. For instance, the liver is often hardened and adhered to the respiratory diaphragm. Releasing the adhesions allows the diaphragm to move more easily, so breathing deepens. Liver function may improve as well. The liver and gall bladder can have trigger points that refer pain to the neck and shoulders. One thing necessary for healing is release. Holding on and refusing to move generates disease and keeps an illness in place. When we are able to release and finally let go, we allow movement.