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What is Neural Manipulation?

Neural Manipulation is a gentle hands-on therapy developed by Jean-Pierre Barral and Alain Croibier. It focuses on the relationship between … Read more

What is Visceral Manipulation?

Visceral Manipulation (VM), developed by French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral, involves applying gentle, targeted manual pressure to internal organs and their … Read more

Muscles, Connective Tissue Between Organs Influence Illness

Barral’s article presents a method that links internal organ motion to broader bodily health. By gently guiding the natural rhythms … Read more

Weirdest Wellness Craze: Organ Massage

Visceral manipulation – or “organ massage” – is a gentle manual therapy developed by Jean-Pierre Barral in the 1980s. It … Read more

Muscles, Connective Tissue Between Organs Influence Illness

The article advocates a broader, more integrative approach in gastrointestinal research – one that accounts for the interplay between internal … Read more

Osteopathic Visceral Treatment for GERD

A brief osteopathic treatment focused on the lower esophageal sphincter led to meaningful improvements in GERD symptoms, reduced neck sensitivity, … Read more