What is Abdominal Massage? | Visceral Massage

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What we call abdominal massages are massages that address the soft tissues and internal organs of the abdominal and pelvic cavity, the latter two cavities together referred to as the abdominopelvic cavity or simply the abdominal cavity. In this part of the body, you’ll find the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, the gallbladder, the small and large intestines, the urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs.

Abdominal massages may also work with the diaphragm (the muscular and membranous partition of the abdominal and thoracic cavity). Mind that some types of abdominal massages also include work with the thoracic cavity, addressing, for instance, the lungs and esophagus. By the way, Abdominal Massage is also referred to as Visceral Massage, Organ Massage, Belly Massage, or Stomach Massage.

An Abdominal Massage is typically a therapeutic massage modality that applies deep tissue massage techniques in order to heal or alleviate a range of health issues, such as digestive and circulation problems, genital or reproductive i.e. fertility issues, urinary tract discomforts, or back and postural problems. Additionally, abdominal massages may also be aimed at general detoxification of the body, or at emotional, sexual and trauma release.

Massage work in the abdominal area mainly aims at alleviating muscle tensions and contractions, resolving tissue adhesions, releasing connective tissue and fascia tension, loosening up scar tissue, and stimulating blood and lymph circulation. Another core concept behind the healing power of Abdominal Massage is to give the internal organs space, their proper place, and the ability to move and function freely while being nurtured by a healthy blood supply.

Some popular general abdominal massage modalities are Chi Nei Tsang, Visceral Manipulation (VM), Maya Abdominal Massage, Mizan Therapy, and Japanese Ampuku Abdominal Massage.

Some well-known specializations, often called Genital Massage or Reproductive Organs Massage (Fertility Massage), are Karsai Nei Tsang, Jabkasai Testicles and Prostate Massage, Urut Batin Manhood Massage, and Juagen Massage, Mizan Therapy, among a variety of other modalities.

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