02/11/2025
Bloated, crampy, or just feeling “off” in your gut? Digestive discomfort isn’t only about what you eat - it’s also about how your body moves and responds to stress. Ugh – but what can we do about it?
Osteopaths may use visceral manipulation, a gentle hands-on approach to ease tension around the organs and surrounding tissues. The goal is to support gut motility — no, not mobility (though we get why you’d think that 😉). Motility means the wave-like muscle contractions that move food and fluid along, a bit like your gut’s conveyor belt 🚚. These rhythms can slow if the muscles become tight, if nerves regulating digestion are under strain, or if stress disrupts the body’s natural balance.
Alongside this, breathing exercises to calm the nervous system and holistic advice on diet and stress may help support your gut’s rhythm. 🌿
Noticing regular digestive discomfort? Call 9570 3388 to make an appointment.