Visceral Manipulation and Chi Nei Tsang Assists Pain Digestion and stress
Visceral Manipulation
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Chi Nei Tsang
What is Visceral Manipulation?
Visceral Manipulation is a western medical modality for treating your internal organs and the tissues connected to them.
Organs, like cells in your body, need to be able to move freely and in coordination with their neighbors. Unfortunately, different circumstances such as diseases, scar tissue, and trauma can create restrictions around our organs, causing them to have decreased mobility and difficulty operating at optimal levels. Symptoms of organ dysfunction can be apparent, such as: constipation, heartburn, abdominal pain, or hormone imbalance. However, organ restrictions can be less obvious when they produce symptoms far removed from the source, such as: shoulder pain, back aches, or neck stiffness. It is not uncommon for people to have orthopedic problems that do not resolve with typical therapy, only to find out that the restriction was related to an organ the entire time.
Visceral Manipulation helps to release tissue restrictions and restore the mobility in organs which in turn lessens pain and restores vitality.
What is Chi Nei Tsang?
The words Chi Nei Tsang translate to “working the energy of the internal organs”. It is a centuries-old variety of Visceral Manipulations from China. It uses gentle acupressure and abdominal massage to retrain the internal organs to work more efficiently,
When our gastrointestinal system is not functioning optimally, it can lead to a variety of issues both physical and mental. Chi Nei Tsang can help restore balance and harmony within the body by promoting better function of the digestive, lymph and nervous system. The practice aims to cleanse the body of toxins, stagnant metabolic waste and stress so that Qi can flow freely and the organs can function optimally.
Chi Nei Tsang was first used a by Taoist monks in their monasteries to help detoxify, strengthen and refine their bodies in order to maintain the energy needed for their rigorous daily physical and spiritual task.
Here are a few issues in which Chi Nei Tsang can assist:
Here are a few issues in which Chi Nei Tsang can assist:
Digestive issues: Constipation, bloating, diarrhea, acid reflux
Stress and sleep difficulties: Emotional stuckness, depression, anxiety, excessive worrying, grief and insomnia
Muscular pain and tension: Chronic muscular pain and discomfort
Reproductive health: Fertility, menstruation and menopause issues
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The Taoist monks, who created Chi Nei Tsang, felt tension builds up in the abdominal organs, causing congestion and blockages in the body's energy. This eventually weakens these organs and becomes the root of illness. Chi Nei Tsang is said to be beneficial for a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to digestive disorders, stress, anxiety, emotional imbalances and chronic pain. By gently massaging the abdominal region, the Taoist monks felt your internal organs should become re-energized. Modern science recognizes this area as containing what is known as the “second brain”- the enteric nervous system- which is responsible for many crucial functions like digestion, immune response, and hormone regulation. This system is often referred to as the “gut-brain connection” because of its close relationship with the brain.
Below you will find more details on how Chi Nei Tsang can assist with certain health issues and what to expect from a session.
Detoxify the Body
Chi Nei Tsang helps to detoxify the body by stimulating the lymphatic system. This system is responsible for removing toxins from the body, and massaging the abdomen can help to increase its efficiency. As a result, Chi Nei Tsang can help to boost immunity and reduce inflammation throughout the body.
Reducing Pain and Tension
One of the benefits of Chi Nei Tsang is that it can help release emotions stored in the abdomen. Emotions are often tied to our sympathetic nervous system, otherwise known as the fight and flight response. The sympathetic nervous system heavily innervates the abdominal cavity. When the sympathetic system is active the surrounding muscles tighten, which causes pain and restricts blood flow. When we massage the abdomen and release the stored emotions, we relax the sympathetic nervous system which in turn relaxes the tension in the abdominal muscles and reduces pain.
Improving digestion and elimination
Another benefit of this therapy is that it can help to promote better digestion. Massaging the abdomen helps to stimulate the digestive organs and improve bowel movements. These can also help to relieve bloating, gas, and constipation.
Reducing Stress and Anxiety
One of the primary benefits of Chi Nei Tsang is its ability to reduce stress. This type of massage therapy helps to release tension from the body and promote relaxation. By relieving stress, Chi Nei Tsang can also help to improve mood and increase energy levels.
Increasing Energy and Vitality
One of the most common benefits of Chi Nei Tsang is increased energy levels. This is likely due to the fact that Chi Nei Tsang helps to remove toxins from the body and improve circulation. When the body is free from toxins and the blood is flowing properly, we naturally have more energy.
What is a Chi Nei Tsang Like?
On the day of your appointment, plan to eat and drink normally. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing. Your Chi Nei Tsang practitioner will go over your health history, concerns, and goals.
You will lie comfortably on a table with your abdomen exposed. A session consists of abdominal massage with guided breathing and may also include meditation techniques.
What does a Chi Nei Tsang feel like?
The goal is to release negative energies and detox the internal organs, tissues, and bones. Most people have a deep sense of relaxation both physically and mentally during their sessions.
Afterward, you may feel revitalized and full of energy. It’s also completely normal to feel tired and require a nice long nap.
Regular Chi Nei Tsang sessions are more effective.
Many holistic health practitioners believe emotions literally need to be “digested” by our internal organs, and Chi Nei Tsang can help facilitate this process. After receiving several sessions of Chi Nei Tsang, your therapist will start to recognize imbalances, energy blockages, and patterns in your body so we can address them even more effectively.
Chi Nei Tsang at Acupuncture Health Company
Chi Nei Tsang is an amazing stand-alone treatment and partners well with other alternative therapies such as acupuncture, cupping, and massage. If you would like to experience the healing benefits of Chi Nei Tsang yourself, contact us at Acupuncture Health Company. 919-960-1054 or acupuncturehealthco@gmail.com.
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At Acupuncture Health Company we can customize a treatment specifically for you, including a combination of Visceral Manipulation and Chi Nei Tsang to best fit your needs.
If you are looking for “Chinese Medicine near me near me”, You’ve found it here in Carrboro.