Amazing video of functional MRI demonstrating visceral mobility during normal breathing as well as a deep breath. The excursion of not only the thoracic cage, but the diaphragm and abdominal contents speaks to the need for proper movement for health and vitality.
Individuals can experience joint/spine pain, vague symptoms, or digestive/breathing issues as a sign of ‘internal’ dysfunction.
For movement specialists, consider all of the kinetic chains that can be impacted!
Visceral manipulation is a gentle, manual technique that assists the body’s ability to correct itself.