IBS Relief

IBS Relief

Exploring the Role of Physical Therapy in Digestive Health Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. It affects millions worldwide and significantly impacts the quality of life of those living with it. While the exact cause of IBS remains unknown, factors such as…

Visceral Mobilization

Visceral Mobilization

What Is Visceral Manipulation? Visceral manipulation is a type of gentle manual therapy aimed to improve mobility and motility of organs in the body. Mobility of an organ is caused by the pushing and pulling of connective tissues, such as with respiration. Motility is the organs’ own intrinsic active movement, separate from respiration. A restriction…

Belly Bloating

Belly Bloating

Since the beginning of the pandemic and being in quarantine, many people have been suffering from “pandemic stomach” and antacids are flying off the shelves. The holidays can also lead to many people feeling bloated and uncomfortable from overeating. Bloating is accompanied with pain, gas, burping, and abdominal gurgling. Abdominal bloating can be due to…