Research, Articles & Case Studies

Visceral Manipulation Case Study

Visceral Manipulation Case Study

Barral Institute Case Study

Visceral Manipulation Manipulation –  Epigastric Pain

Anna describes the client's presenting symptoms, initial evaluation, treatment and results.

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Dr. John E. Upledger, the founder of the Upledger Institute International, expressed love and respect for veterans that was legendary. To help with the effects of combat, Dr. Upledger developed week-long CranioSacral Therapy (CST) programs designed specifically for veterans. Given that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has now determined there are approximately 20 veteran suicides per day, finding and practicing effective therapies is crucial.

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Neural Manipulation -  Sciatica/Chronic Headaches

Abstract: A case study of a 14-year-old male runner suffering with right lower extremity sciatic symptoms and chronic headaches that resolved after treatment to dura, vagus, and sciatic nerve structures with neural manipulation. This case example demonstrates the possibility of how trauma affecting a distant region can resolve with treatment using neural manipulation. Treatment of structures distant from pain site can have huge implications on symptoms resolving when using the guidance of general and local listening for treatment plan

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Neural Manipulation -  Elbow Pain, Weakness & Paresthesia

Abstract: A case study of a 30-year-old male pitcher suffering with left elbow symptoms including weakness and paraesthesias. His symptoms resolved with treatment of cervical spine, brachial plexus, shoulder complex, ulnar nerve, radial nerve with neural manipulation techniques. Releasing key areas of entrapment allowed full return to pitching and ADL’s without symptoms

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Neural Manipulation -  Indigestion/Hip Pain

Abstract: A case study of a 30-year-old female with indigestion and hip pain that improved with neural manipulation treatments. Fascial restrictions and involvement of vagus nerve, lumbar plexus, obturator and femoral nerve appear to have been contributing to her symptoms and decreased functional status

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Neural Manipulation -  Headaches/Vertigo/Anxiety/Cervical Pain

Abstract/ Summary: A case study of a 43-year-old female suffering with headaches, vertigo, cervical pain, anxiety after a long history of sinus infections, allergies and mold exposure. Her symptoms improved with treatment of cranial dura, cranial nerves, intracranial induction techniques, and neural manipulation techniques.

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Neural Manipulation -  Neck & Jaw Pain

Abstract: A case study of a 70-year-old female suffering with neck, jaw pain and disrupted taste after a fall backwards and hitting her head. Her symptoms resolved with treatment of cranial dura and nerve structures with neural manipulation.