Visceral Manipulation (Vol 1) (Hardcover)

~ Jean-Pierre Barral (Author)

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"Could easily become a text of almost historic import." -- Dynamic Chiropractic

Product Description

Osteopathy, chiropractic and other systems of manual medicine have developed a variety of models for understanding the mechanics of musculoskeletal motion. In this pioneering work, that same structural vision is applied to the visceral system.

In Visceral Manipulation, Jean-Pierre Barral, D.O. and Pierre Mercier, D.O. show how manipulation of the viscera can be used as an effective complement to other forms of manual medicine. Drawing upon years of research and clinical experience, the authors convincingly demonstrate that the relationship of structure and function among the internal organs is just as strong as that among the constituents of the musculoskeletal system, and that manipulation of the viscera can be effectively used to treat dysfunction.

Visceral Manipulation meticulously describes the indications for evaluating each of the major organs, and explains how to perform manipulative techniques for treating many types of restrictions.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 2 pages
• Publisher: Eastland Press (March 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939616068
• ISBN-13: 978-0939616060
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #541,923 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a D.C. comments, February 22, 2000

By	David E. Herr (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews

Offers the intriguing hypothesis that the primary cause of many functional and structural disturbances is fixation/adhesion of visceral articulating surfaces. Can be used as a textbook of diagnosis and treatment by those trained in bodywork, especially those familiar with the subtle osteopathic cranial techniques.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpfull!, February 5, 2000

By A Customer

Mr. Barral and Mercier adds to the osteopathic armamentarium with an easy understandable approach to the viscera and its associated structures as it relates to the body in a mechanical, neuro-logical and chemical manner, making it accesible for manual treatment (which of course should be in context of treating the patient and not the pain). This book is helpfull as a learning tool (for educational support) and a clinical manual.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, and well thought out, April 23, 1999

By A Customer

This is a must have for anyone interested in abdominal palpation and treatment. The authors convey a vast amount of information in a well organized format. A great companion to Hara Diagnosis: Reflections on the Sea.