Visceral massage, what it is and how it helps us in curing diseases. Ogulov's lessons (training) visceral abdominal massage The procedure for performing visceral abdominal massage

Visceral massage causes strange sensations: the doctor, using gentle pressure on the stomach and pulling movements, seems to be balancing the organs inside you. The session lasts about an hour: you fall into sleep and then return to reality. It is not painful, although sometimes there is a feeling of discomfort. But you always feel: despite the master’s very gentle movements, some processes are triggered in the body. And in this matter, it is very important to find a competent specialist: he will first scan your body with the help of touches, and then reconfigure the internal processes.

Answered by Nigel Franklin, spa consultant at Clinique La Prairie

What is the visceral massage technique?

Visceral manipulation is a gentle manual technique that, through various methods of moving the internal organs of the abdominal cavity (such as the intestines, liver and kidneys) through the anterior abdominal wall, has a positive effect on the entire body. Venous and lymphatic congestion, spasm, prolapse of internal organs relative to each other are the most common cause of various pathologies. Restoring the position of internal organs normalizes microcirculation in them; as a result, metabolic processes are improved and healing from functional disorders occurs.

What are the indications for this massage?

Manual correction of organs is indicated not only for the treatment of chronic diseases, the spectrum of which is very wide - from constipation, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, congestion in the liver to varicose veins of the lower extremities. It is also an effective preventive remedy, since not everyone pays attention to the initial symptoms of developing diseases, the first “bells” of the body. The first massage session is also diagnostic; a qualified specialist will be able to literally “feel” problems in certain organs.

What are the contraindications?

There are very few contraindications. However, it is better not to influence the body in case of injuries, illnesses during exacerbation or infections, as this can lead to an overload of information to the body. It is better to give the body time to heal itself before influencing it externally.

Can it be done by pregnant women?

Yes. Visceral manipulation is based on osteopathy and physiotherapy, therefore it is indicated in postural control (regulation of body position in space), structurally helping to balance the abdomen and improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs.

What is the effect of proper visceral massage?

Visceral manipulation recreates, harmonizes and strengthens the connection between the internal organs, lymphatic system, respiratory system and circulation. It strengthens defense mechanisms, improves the proper functioning of organs, and starts the healing process using the body’s internal resources.

Do I need to do this massage as a course or is one procedure enough?

 Depending on the problem, it is best to plan a course - to achieve obvious results.

One of the most accessible and effective methods of restoring the functioning of all internal organs and getting rid of various diseases is Old Slavonic abdominal massage or massage of internal organs.

Let us remember that the method is based on eliminating congestion in organs, normalizing lymph and blood circulation, as a result of which internal systems are freed from toxins and receive the nutrients and oxygen they need.

In this way, a person gets rid of many diseases of almost all body systems: cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastric ulcers, kidney and bladder diseases, female and male genital organs. The heart rhythm is also restored, blood pressure is normalized, pain in the spine and joints goes away, etc.

Of course, to achieve the greatest effect in restoring health, you need to contact a specialist. But for health purposes, to combat chronic diseases, as well as rejuvenate the body, a person can engage in self-massage of internal organs.

Traditional medicine doctor Vladimir Gurtovoy, who has extensive experience working with the Old Church Slavonic massage method, talks about this and the amazing results of using this method.

Recently, one of my regular patients told me that thanks to daily clockwise stroking of her abdomen for 15 minutes, she got rid of constipation and had problems emptying her bladder. I praised her.

After all, normalizing the system of excretion of waste products from the body is a necessary condition for restoring health.

It is no less pleasant when my patients take the time to self-massage the internal organs, which I taught them. And thus they get rid of serious diseases: cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, peptic ulcers, gallstones and urolithiasis, restore the functions of the reproductive organs, maintain normal blood pressure, heart rhythm, etc.

Their general well-being improves, their immunity is strengthened (after all, 70% of immune cells are in the intestines), the body rejuvenates (the liver and kidneys begin to efficiently remove all toxins), and the condition of the skin changes.

A gentle technique for self-massage of internal organs

This text describes a simple and gentle massage technique, part of an abdominal massage that can be safely done to yourself and loved ones (observing three rules). Let specialists do more complex manipulations. By doing only the first round of massage (described below), you will still achieve results, just not so “quickly”, for example, in case of a serious illness, instead of two weeks with a specialist, you will heal yourself in 1-2-3 months. Are you in a hurry? We earn diseases through years of “hard work.”

Rules for self-massage of internal organs:

1. Until a slight pain! You don’t need to endure severe pain, ease the pressure until it hurts slightly!

2. One press for no more than three minutes! This is very important so as not to cause ischemia (oxygen starvation in the tissues). Ischemia most often manifests itself as increasing acute pain in the area where you have cut off the blood supply (not always at hand, but below).
If the pain has passed, we move the hand without waiting three minutes.
If the pain does not go away within three minutes, we still move the hand. Then we can return to this point again to work with it some more.

3. Press gently, gently remove your hand. Soft does not mean weak.

Procedure for massage of internal organs:

1. We look for the first point like this: from the navel to the bottom of the sternum we set aside 1/3, two fingers to the right (not the length, but the width of the fingers). This is a reflex point of the gallbladder. We press on it vertically (the description takes into account that the person is lying on his back, with his knees partially bent). To a slight pain. Sometimes a stream seems to babble under your hand; this is the flow of bile from the bladder into the intestine.

The main signs of a full gallbladder: dizziness, nausea, pain in the temples and, often, in the front of the head, crunching in the knees when squatting, pain in the knees (usually in the right). As well as digestive disorders, chronic diseases of the nasopharynx (including rhinitis, sinusitis), hemorrhoids and varicose nodes, pain in the neck, right shoulder and under the scapula, joint diseases. Removing the gallbladder causes digestion to stop and joints to collapse. In this case, it is necessary to do a daily massage of the liver, which, when enlarged, takes over the function of the gallbladder. Possible endocrine disorders (thyroid dysfunction), decreased libido, menstrual cycle disorders.

When you press this point, the symptoms disappear, for example, the headache in the temples or the front of the head goes away, or you no longer get motion sickness in transport, the joints are lubricated again, and the risk of injury decreases significantly (in sports).

2. From the first point we press along the line 1/3 all the way to the left ribs. Projection of the pancreas.

The gland itself is located quite deep, and during a massage it is often possible to reach it only after a considerable period of time (a week of daily massages), until all the overlying tissues relax. If problems in the gland are caused by stretching of its ligaments with the stomach and omentum of the small intestine, then abdominal massage is the only effective method of treatment.

We push each point vertically.
A characteristic pathology of the pancreas is diabetes (increased or decreased blood sugar levels), allergies, skin rashes, a tendency to infectious diseases, and growth retardation in children.

If you do a belly massage, you will get results; If you don’t, then there will be no result, there will be no one to be offended by.

3. Right hypochondrium. Liver area. We start two fingers below the angle of the costal arches. We press not vertically along the ribs and not right under the ribs, but at an angle of 45º, as if deep into. We go through the entire hypochondrium twice from top to bottom. If nausea or lightheadedness appears when pressing, press on the first point and hold until the pain and symptoms of a full gallbladder disappear. Then we continue the liver massage.

Symptoms of excessive liver function: pain in the right hypochondrium, headaches, yellowing of the skin, dry throat, as well as eye pain, irritability, insomnia.

Symptoms of liver failure: intestinal upset, pelvic pain, pale skin color, as well as weakness and fatigue, depression, decreased vision and twilight blindness. In women, uterine prolapse, urinary incontinence, and hemorrhoids are possible.

4. Left hypochondrium. Also press inward at an angle of 45º, passing each point from top to bottom. Reflex zone of the spleen.
If there are disorders in the spleen, nosebleeds and other bleeding (including uterine) and hemorrhagic manifestations are possible.
Dryness and pallor of lips, changes in taste sensations.

The entire massage described above together forms the “roof of the house.”

5. Next point: from the corner of the right pelvic bone to the navel 1/3. The area of ​​the ileocecal valve, the place of transition of the small intestine to the large intestine. Here is the cecum, appendix, and the beginning of the ascending colon. Swelling of the valve is often manifested by bloating (bacteria penetrate through a non-functioning valve from the large intestine to the small intestine, where they should not be), and it is enough to remove the swelling by pressing and take two teaspoons of dill seed orally with water, then the bloating disappears.

In Eastern medicine, the small intestine has a strong connection to the heart. When the abdomen is bloated, the diaphragm and the heart lying behind it contract, which leads to various heart diseases, heart attacks and sudden death syndrome (fell asleep and did not wake up - the heart stopped, but it turns out that he just ate something wrong in the evening).

6. Further in a spiral. Big turn. Pressing each point, we rise to the right ribs; from the left ribs we go down,
along the lower abdomen. We push it quite gently, about 30° to the horizontal plane, so as not to put pressure on the perinephric space. And another turn around the navel, about 5-6 cm from the navel we press at a steeper angle, about 60º to the horizontal plane, a small turn. If you mentally draw a vertical axis through the navel, then all pressures will be deep, in the direction of this axis. This is important so as not to displace the organ (intestine) in an unnatural direction. Here I would like to mention that women’s gynecology begins under the stomach and small intestine. Swelling in these organs impairs blood supply to the pelvic organs, which leads to various problems. The gynecologist treats lower, working only with the consequences of insufficient blood supply, without eliminating the cause. Why do visits to the gynecologist become regular, complicating life for the whole body with side effects of medications and manipulations, consequences of operations, etc.

7. Navel. Press on it vertically. Through it we can relieve swelling from blood vessels, improving blood supply to the pelvic organs, kidneys, and lower extremities.

Points 5, 6, and 7 are combined into a “spiral”.

A few general words. By massaging the belly, we are not treating ourselves or a loved one, we are just helping the body heal itself.

This massage should be done to yourself every day, once at night, lying in bed, when you are no longer in a hurry. Lie down, bend your knees and massage your abdomen. Preferably in a Reiki/Alive state. For independent work, a plastic half-liter bottle is perfect; you will press with the stopper. When the abdominal pain completely goes away, it is enough to do a massage as a preventative measure once every two to three weeks, or in case of any discomfort. For example, today you are on a holiday and poison your body with excess food for your own pleasure, I advise you to get a massage the next day so that the consequences of the poisoning go away faster. Or they ate something wrong.

Self-monitoring of the condition in visceral therapy

After several sessions of visceral therapy, the patient can learn to control his condition and promptly eliminate disturbances that arise in the functioning of his internal organs. For example, self-help or visceral self-therapy for disorders of the gallbladder consists of a person using his fist and fingers to apply pressure in the area of ​​the gallbladder until mild pain appears (Fig. 1).

Against the background of this slight painful sensation, which manifests itself at the beginning of the process of stimulation of the gallbladder, without changing the pressure force, a pause is made with a time delay. When the level of pain perception decreases or completely disappears, the fist moves lower along the hypochondrium in search of pain. Having found the next painful zone, a new pressing is performed according to the same principle - also with a time delay in the painful zone, after which the fist is again moved down the hypochondrium.

This is done until the entire area along the right hypochondrium (perigallary space) is anesthetized. The number of compressions per day is determined individually based on how you feel, but should not exceed three - in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening before bed. It is advisable to stimulate the gallbladder on an empty stomach 30–40 minutes before meals, first in a supine position, then in a sitting or standing position.

In Old Slavonic visceral therapy, improvised means such as clay pots, glass jars, tightly rolled paper or rag tubes with special impregnation were widely used. In the next post we will look at some self-help techniques using some available tools.

It is generally accepted that the art of massage came to us exclusively from the countries of the East: China, India, Thailand and Tibet. But it turns out that Slavic culture also gave the world a unique technique, the popularity of which is only growing year by year. Since ancient times, a very common method of treatment and pain relief in Rus' was the so-called “abdominal correction.”

Witch doctors and healers quite rightly called this part of the body the main one in the human body. By pressing their hands on the abdominal area, they influenced the 18 vital organs located here, thereby helping to get rid of the disease. Due to its effectiveness, this technique has survived centuries, and today each of us can maintain health with the help of visceral or Old Slavonic self-massage of the abdomen.

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Mechanism of action and result of the procedure

What most often causes our diseases and ailments? Each organ in the human body is surrounded by a whole network of nerve endings and blood vessels. These are unique transport pathways along which sensitive impulses pass, nutrients and oxygen are delivered, and decay products, wastes and toxins are removed. When the operation of this clearly calibrated mechanism is disrupted for any reason, spasm, venous and lymphatic congestion appears, nerve fibers are weakened, which immediately affects the body, reducing its performance, causing rapid wear and tear of systems and the occurrence of various diseases.

Thematic material:

• Self-massage of the abdomen for weight loss
• Self-massage of the neck for osteochondrosis

Besides, nature has provided a special mechanism for fixing internal organs using ligaments. Their condition worsens significantly over the years due to aging, changes in the structure of the musculoskeletal system, poor posture, sedentary lifestyle and stress. As a result, organs are displaced, their blood supply and innervation are inevitably weakened, which leads to various disruptions in their functioning.

Surprisingly, such pathological conditions can be eliminated without resorting to medications and injections. In this case, a person’s own hands become a miraculous healing tool.

By pressing at the required angle on certain areas of the front wall of the abdomen, tapping, rubbing or shifting the deep layers, we perform a healing massage of the internal organs.

Thanks to these actions, the popular technique received another name - visceral chiropractic (from “visceral” - internal, “hiro” - hand). As a result of such manipulations:

• the correct position of the organ is restored;
• congestion is eliminated;
• lymph outflow and blood circulation improve;
• pathological tension in the muscles is relieved;
• spasms go away;
• pain is reduced;
• metabolic processes are normalized;
• functional disorders are eliminated;
• a large number of enzymes, hormones, endorphins and mediators are released into the bloodstream - biologically active substances that conduct nerve impulses from one cell to another;
• intestinal motility and local immunity are enhanced.

Do not forget that the human body is a single interconnected system. Restoring the functions of one diseased organ improves overall well-being, equalizes the psycho-emotional state, and significantly changes the quality of life. Trying to get rid of the disease, you will definitely become slimmer and fitter - after all, visceral massage perfectly trains the abdominal muscles and helps get rid of fat deposits.

Do not forget that visceral chiropractic is also an effective diagnostic method. Using his hands, a specialist can accurately determine how much internal organs are displaced or their functions are impaired.

Indications for use

For a long time, traditional medicine denied the healing effect of visceral abdominal massage, calling supporters of this method charlatans. But modern scientific observations have proven the extraordinary benefits of the procedure, and now doctors often recommend it as part of a comprehensive treatment of diseases:

• gastrointestinal tract: gastritis, colitis, chronic constipation, ulcers, flatulence;
• excretory system: pathologies of the bladder, pyelonephritis, urinary incontinence, congestion in the kidneys;
• liver, gall bladder (cholecystitis, pancreatitis) and pancreas;
• heart and blood vessels, especially during the rehabilitation period after a heart attack or stroke;
• genital area in men and women;
• respiratory tract: bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis;
• thyroid gland;
• skin;
• spine (treatment of osteochondrosis is especially effective; with such therapy it is possible to straighten even the hard-to-reach L5 vertebra).

A healthy person would also benefit from such a course. After all, as a result, the immune system is strengthened, the body’s endurance and its ability to withstand the influence of negative factors increase, which is the best prevention of various diseases. In addition, this is a great opportunity to get rid of extra pounds and a “life preserver” around your waist without resorting to grueling workouts.

Proof of the universal recognition of visceral chiropractic as an effective diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive means is the fact that learning self-massage of the abdomen has become a mandatory discipline in preparing polar explorers and astronauts for survival in extreme conditions and athletes to improve performance.

Contraindications

You cannot perceive such a belly massage as just another newfangled hobby or empty fun. This procedure involves a rather serious impact on internal organs and, in some diseases, can cause harm, significantly worsening a person’s health. The following are considered absolute contraindications to manipulation:

• the presence of malignant tumors and neoplasms;
• protrusion of the abdominal aorta;
• internal bleeding and tendency to it;
• peritonitis;
• feverish conditions and a significant increase in body temperature;
• predisposition to the formation of blood clots or their presence;
• perforated stomach ulcer;
• fresh wounds;
• open form of tuberculosis;
• gangrene;
• brain diseases;
• alcohol or drug intoxication;
• exhaustion of the body;
• menstrual bleeding.

It is prohibited for women who are pregnant, have just given birth, or have had an abortion.

There are a number of relative contraindications to visceral massage:

• high blood pressure;
• kidney or gallstones;
• inflammatory and erosive processes of internal organs;
• cardiac, renal or respiratory failure;
• diabetes;
• paranoid disorders.

In these cases, the decision on the advisability of the procedure is made by the doctor, after conducting a thorough examination and assessing the general health of the patient.

Author's methods

Positive reviews about the effectiveness of visceral massage come from around the world. This procedure helps people overcome temporary health problems, maintain vigor and good mood. This technique today has many supporters, and each of them adds fresh ideas, techniques and methods to the art of massage, based on ancient Russian traditions.

Ogulov's developments

Visceral chiropractic in Russia has been revived thanks to the efforts of Professor Alexander Timofeevich Ogulov. It was he who, bit by bit, collected and summarized the knowledge accumulated over centuries, and studied the practice of Old Russian massage, creating his own unique technique.

It is based on the theory that in addition to the brain and spinal cord, there is also an abdominal nerve center in the human body, which has regulatory functions.

The internal organs located in this zone are connected to each other and to other parts of the body through a network of blood vessels and nerve endings, as well as hormonally.

An impact on one system will certainly have a reflex effect on distant areas. This way, the entire body as a whole will be drawn into the healing process. Surprisingly, by improving blood circulation in the abdominal cavity, you can get rid of frequent sore throats, problems with joints, muscles, skin, and improve hearing and visual acuity.

Ogulov claims that there is a certain sequence in the development of disorders of internal organs, which the professor depicts in the form of “circles of interaction.” At the same time, he pays special attention to the gallbladder, calling it the conductor of the human body. As long as this organ suffers, any disease will progress. Conversely, by eliminating the problem, you can get rid of headaches and even epilepsy attacks. Technique for self-massage of organs located in the abdominal area, according to Ogulov:

1. The procedure is carried out on an empty stomach. A cleansing enema before the session is encouraged.
2. They always start with diagnostics. By pressing on the front wall of the abdomen, use your hands to examine the condition of the internal organs of the abdominal cavity, noting displacements, compactions, tense and painful areas.
3. Based on the research carried out, an individual diagram is drawn up, where the location of the organs is recorded and the degree of deviation from the norm is assessed.
4. The massage begins with the area of ​​the liver and gall bladder. Pressing is carried out with the fingers of both hands, pressed against each other with their backs. With soft vibrating movements they pass along the right line of the ribs downwards. The appearance of rumbling in the stomach is a good sign. This suggests that as a result of proper exposure, bile was released and digestion was activated.
5. The pancreas is located in the midline, 2 fingers above the navel. Massage it with the thumbs of both hands, making a deep squeeze at the moment of relaxation.
6. The stomach area is treated in a similar way.
7. During a massage of the excretory and genital areas, they try to place their hands under the bladder and intensely press on the pubic bone.
8. To reach the large intestine, fingers are directed behind the ilium. For thin ones, apply shallow, intense and quick pressure around the navel in a clockwise direction.
9. Through the outer surface of the abdomen they even affect the perinephric space. To do this, apply gentle pressure to the areas on both sides of the navel.

Once the main part is completed, all areas are pressed again, this time with the palm of the hand and weighted using the weight of the other hand. The session ends with light vibrations and stroking.

It is known that in Russian massage pots and jars were often used to achieve greater effect. Ogulov strictly adheres to ancient traditions in his practice, combining visceral abdominal massage with cupping and honey, adding soda treatment and hirudotherapy.

The master claims that bruises after the procedure appear only in problem areas. But you shouldn’t be afraid of this, since a hematoma improves metabolism, increases skin elasticity, stimulates the production of local immunity and even removes adhesions in the intestines. During the session, additional psychological work is carried out with the patient. After all, healing will not come without the right emotional attitude. Ogulov calls this combination psychovisceral massage.

Today, Alexander Timofeevich has many students and followers who, like, for example, Olga Kozinskaya, bring to life the ideas of the master and contribute to the development of visceral chiropractic techniques.

Author's method of Evgeny Prutkov

Well-known health specialist Evgeny Prutkov offers his own version of visceral self-massage, the algorithm of which can be mastered using a training video:

1. We carry out diagnostics by assessing the condition of the skin by pinching. If the surface is thickened, swollen and painful, it means that there is a problem with a nearby organ in this place. Another option is to grab the muscle on the side of the abdomen and pull it towards the center. If difficulty arises, it means that not everything is in order with the organs located in this side of the abdominal cavity.
2. Apply massage oil to the stomach.
3. We begin working from the navel area, making movements clockwise, gradually covering the entire area of ​​the right and left hypochondrium. If pain appears, put the fingers of both hands together and press on the problem area as long as you can endure it.
4. Using deep pressure, we alternately treat the area of ​​the gallbladder, liver, pancreas, duodenum and stomach.
5. We make movements around the navel with our fists, affecting the small intestine.
6. We process the iliac crests in a helical manner.
7. We place our palms on the waist, pressing, and move the stomach to the center line.

Three sessions a week will relieve you of health problems, and will also give you a “bonus” in the form of a thin waist and a toned stomach.

Garipova's technique

This technique will primarily interest the fair half of the population. Its author is a sexologist, dancer, yoga practitioner, and just a very beautiful woman. She knows everything about how to become young, slim, desirable, and will be happy to share her secrets at special webinars.

Liliya Garipova talks about what is needed to improve the health of the body:

1. Soft belly. Tight muscles interfere with blood and lymph circulation. And this is most often the root cause of many diseases. The practice of belly breathing, exercises to strengthen the corset muscles, the abdominal lock technique, which comes from yoga, and cupping massage will help you get rid of this condition. As a result: the balance of microflora in the intestines is established; congestion in the abdominal and pelvic organs is eliminated; the layer of visceral fat, in which up to 70% of waste and toxins accumulates, decreases; The uterus and ovaries are massaged, which improves hormonal levels, gets rid of the unpleasant manifestations of premenstrual syndrome, and improves mood.
2. Diaphragmatic breathing, which delivers much more oxygen to the lungs. This is another way to massage internal organs, which improves the functioning of all systems, activates blood circulation and even promotes weight loss. Therefore, there is a need to train the diaphragm, a large muscle that separates the chest from the abdominal cavity and helps expand the lungs.

Liliya Garipova pays special attention to the development of the white line of the abdomen - the connective tissue fibrous structure of the anterior wall.

On either side of it are the muscles that create the abdominals. Due to illness, fear, stress, the white line contracts, which does not have the best effect on our posture.

In addition, tension is transmitted upward to the neck and chewing muscles, harming the oval of the face. The white line is worked out depending on the level of the pain threshold. If it is high, we act on the area in the center. If it is reduced, we approach the problem area from the periphery.

The principle of operation is to knead and release compacted areas. Interestingly, it is better to do this in water - it relieves pain.

Chinese technique Tuifu

“Stomach pressing” is the literal translation of the name of the unique Chinese acupressure technique. Her followers claim that any disease causes the formation of nodules in the abdominal cavity. They are broken by working the abdominal area with your hands in a certain way. Along with the nodules, the diseases will go away forever. If lumps are felt in a healthy person, this is an alarming signal that a serious malfunction in his body may occur in the near future. In this case, massage will prevent trouble and stop the development of pathology at the earliest stage.

What is the methodology of the Tuifu technique?

1. First you need to warm up your hands by rubbing.
2. Clench your palms into a fist.
3. The first movement is to push the stomach, moving from the sternum down, along the border of the costal arch.
4. Then from the same starting point we move through the navel to the pubic area. What should we feel at this moment? If everything is in order, the stomach will be soft and painless. If there is a health problem, we will feel lumps, nodules, discomfort or bloating. You will have to work additionally with these areas, grabbing them with your palm and as if pushing them to the surface. After some time, the pain will subside, and the lumps will become soft, and subsequently disappear completely.
5. Using the same principle, we treat the area to the left of the navel.
6. Then we move to the right side.
7. This stage involves deep processing of the stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys and is almost always accompanied by the appearance of belching or hiccups. Chinese doctors claim that in this way unnecessary liquid and gases leave the body, dirty Qi energy goes down, and clean energy rises.
8. The next stage involves pressing through all areas of the abdomen. We rub the problem areas in a circular motion, as if trying to squeeze out the found nodules from the body.
9. Finally, we press the stomach in a circle with our fists.

Redness of the skin after a massage is considered a good sign. This means that the channels have reopened and are filled with pure Qi energy, and the body has gotten rid of dirty fluid and remnants of old feces accumulated in the intestines.

Tuifa massage is performed on an empty stomach, lying or standing. You need to prepare to feel some discomfort when pressing the abdomen, but there should not be any acute pain, otherwise the procedure will be interrupted immediately. A course of sessions lasting no more than 7 minutes a day will bring benefits.

Self-execution technique

Visceral abdominal massage involves a serious impact on the internal organs of a person and requires special knowledge of anatomy and physiology, the principles of interdependence of all parts of the body, as well as the subtleties and sequence of manipulations. Therefore, it is better to entrust your health to an experienced specialist.

But in some cases, a person can improve his body health without resorting to outside help. To do this, it is enough to master several simple techniques for self-massage of internal organs through the front wall of the abdomen and systematically perform them, always remembering three basic rules:

1. Pain when pressed should be tolerable.
2. It is strictly prohibited to influence one point for more than 3 minutes. This is fraught with the development of oxygen starvation of tissues. If the pain goes away earlier, immediately switch to another zone.
3. You need to press hard enough, deeply, but with smooth and soft movements. Sharp jolts and impacts are unacceptable.

Self-massage is performed lying on your back, with your legs bent at the knees and your stomach relaxed:

1. We are looking for the first point: mentally divide the line between the sternum and the navel into three parts, retreat two-thirds from the top, and then move two finger widths to the right. The gall bladder point is located here. We push it until there is slight pain and a feeling of movement inside.
2. From this place we move a third towards the left hypochondrium and press the pancreas area with two fingers. The organ is located deep, and it will not be possible to get it out right away. But if you manage to relieve spasm and muscle tension, that’s already good.
3. From the bottom edge on the right side we retreat two finger widths. We push, trying to go deep, under the hypochondrium. This is where the liver zone is located. If nausea and discomfort occur, reduce the strength of the effect.
4. Symmetrical to this point, but on the left side, is the spleen. Massage in the same way as the liver area.
5. From the corner of the right pelvic bone to the navel, set aside 1/3 of the distance. At this point, the small intestine passes into the large intestine. We help the food bolus move along the tract and stimulate peristalsis with deep pressure. The appearance of nausea and pain is a reason to reduce the effect. Then, using spiral movements, we rise to the right ribs, move to the left and descend.
6. The last point is the navel. We press on it strictly vertically.

You can also work on the abdominal area using the narrow end of a small plastic bottle. Perform self-massage before going to bed, lying in bed, relaxing and getting rid of negative thoughts.

The effect will not be as fast as after sessions with a specialist, but after a couple of months of daily procedures you will definitely feel better.

Precautionary measures

Self-massage of the abdomen is designed to improve human health. In order not to get the opposite result, you need to be very careful when carrying out this procedure:

• We start with a medical examination, which allows us to assess the general state of health and identify the presence of acute and chronic diseases. An ultrasound of the abdominal organs should be an obligatory part of the diagnosis. You also need to pay close attention to indirect signs of pathologies: the appearance of the skin, tongue, lips, papillomas, moles and age spots. Thus, we exclude the presence of contraindications to visceral chiropractic;
• Do not engage in self-massage without thoroughly understanding the technique of this procedure. Special books, all kinds of training videos and photo tutorials will help you master the desired techniques;
• the impact during the first session should be gentle. Constantly monitor your sensations: if pain, discomfort, dizziness, nausea appear, manipulations should be stopped;
• after the first procedure, it is worth taking a short break: after all, the body has experienced stress and must adapt to new sensations, but not get used to them;
• the bladder and stomach should be empty during the session;
• With each procedure you need to increase the pressure and intensity of the impact.

Depending on your health condition, you will need from 5 to 15 sessions, performed every other day. Treatment can be repeated after 2 months.

Interestingly, visceral chiropractic is well tolerated by both adults and children. For colic and bloating in infants, pediatricians advise doing a massage that combines light stroking, rubbing and pressing in the navel area and along the edge of the costal arches. At the same time, you need to know that the liver in infants protrudes slightly from under the lower right rib, and it is prohibited to influence it. In addition, the baby's tummy is a very sensitive area, so you should avoid sudden, aggressive movements. After a properly performed massage, the baby’s gas will go away, peristalsis will increase, and pain will disappear.

Salon visceral massage is in great demand, and the cost of one session ranges from 900 to 2500 rubles. Having mastered several accessible techniques of this technique, you can easily help yourself and your loved ones on your own and forget about health problems forever.

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“Gnawing, gnawing a hernia” was what old women in the village said when they used their teeth to set an umbilical hernia, which often appeared in restless babies, through a diaper.

Without knowing it, grandmothers-healers conducted visceral massage sessions, because they treated the child’s internal organs, exerting a direct mechanical effect on his anterior abdominal wall.

Perhaps it was the method of hernia reduction that formed the basis of this technique. It is believed that its roots go back to the ancient Slavs - this is one of the few massage methods of Slavic origin. But it was also widely used in eastern countries (in particular, China and Korea), as well as in Tibet and the Philippines.

Today, a new wave of interest in visceral massage has risen, which is largely due to the active work in this direction by professor and academician A. T. Ogulov. Visceral massage according to Ogulov is currently the most relevant technique.

Visceral abdominal massage: what are the benefits?

The technique of performing visceral massage differs from the classical one and is based on manual (manual) influence on the connective tissue formations surrounding the organs.

Such formations are: ligaments, capsules, peritoneum, and onto the very tissue of organs located in the abdominal cavity, through the anterior wall of the abdomen. By pressing the skin and subcutaneous tissue, as well as the abdominal muscles, the massage therapist:

• activates blood flow;
• normalizes lymph outflow;
• irritates nerve receptors;
• stimulates intestinal motility;
• promotes the movement of food bolus and gases through the intestines.

As a result of its actions, the course of various metabolic processes accelerates. Blood delivers nutrients and oxygen faster from one organ to another, from one cell to another.

At the same time, cell waste products are formed faster - in particular, enzymes and hormones. They are better evacuated from cells and move easily along the ducts. All unnecessary substances are removed from the organ faster. The process of tissue self-healing, resorption of fibrous formations, adhesions, and connective tissue cords is stimulated.

When a person’s internal organs function normally and no pathological processes develop in them, then palpation of the abdominal area does not cause discomfort.

In such cases, doctors write in the medical history and medical card: “The abdomen is soft, painless, accessible to deep palpation.”

If the function of some organ is impaired, if its tissues or surrounding tissue are inflamed, then palpation of the abdomen in the projection of the inflamed area will be accompanied by pain. Based on the location of the pain, doctors determine what exactly is hurting at the moment: liver, stomach, intestines, bladder, etc.

When the inflammation stops, the pain subsides, but compaction and mild discomfort remain. And the liver or gallbladder may remain enlarged. The local physician is unlikely to detect these changes when examining the patient. But a visceral therapist will easily identify them during a massage session: areas of compaction and changes in tissue structure serve as the main target for its effects.

By kneading the area around the organs, a massage therapist, chiropractor or chiropractor strives to eliminate these changes. Thus, it helps to improve the health of the abdominal organs and improve the patient’s overall health.

The result of mechanical action is an increase in the tone of the deep muscles and strengthening of the ligaments.

Therefore, with the help of visceral massage, anatomical defects such as age-related prolapse of organs (in particular, the uterus) and anomalies of their location (prolapse of the kidney, displacement of an organ, etc.) are corrected.

Restoring natural anatomical relationships in the abdominal cavity ensures normalization of the functions of displaced organs and improves overall blood flow.

Please note that this massage in the bathhouse can be performed as a preventive procedure.

Important! If sharp pain or discomfort occurs during a massage, be sure to tell your doctor about it. Perhaps treatment should be postponed until the diagnosis is clarified.

Effect on various organs and systems

The techniques used in visceral massage regulate the functioning of internal organs:

• increase or decrease the secretory activity of the stomach, that is, normalize the level of acidity of gastric juice;
• stimulate the outflow of bile, accelerate or slow down its formation;
• relieve spasm from the ducts of the pancreas and prostate, ensuring the removal of enzymes and secretions;
• slow down or stimulate intestinal motility;
• improve the process of formation and excretion of urine;
• promote the outflow of blood from the pelvic organs;
• restore the hormonal activity of the prostate gland and ovaries.

As a result, blood circulation and lymph flow accelerate, and the degree of immune defense of the body increases. A normal hormonal background is formed, favorable conditions for self-healing are created.

General well-being and even appearance improves: skin rashes disappear, a healthy glow appears on the face. The lost feeling of health, joy of life and readiness to act returns.

If you want to get rid of toxins, then a honey massage will help you a lot.

Main indications

The benefits of visceral massage of internal organs in the presence of diseases such as:

• chronic cholecystitis (including against the background of biliary dyskinesia);
• cholelithiasis;
• chronic pancreatitis;
• dysfunction of the liver and pancreas, hepatosis;
• gastroesophageal reflux disease;
• chronic gastritis with increased and decreased secretory activity;
• stomach and duodenal ulcers;
• spastic or atonic colitis;
• haemorrhoids;
• intestinal dysfunction (constipation, unstable stools, irritable bowel syndrome);
• renal failure, kidney stones;
• kidney prolapse;
• urolithiasis disease;
• frequent cystitis;
• non-infectious (congestive) prostatitis;
• stagnation of blood in the pelvis and its consequences: chronic inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system, decreased fertility, infertility;
• functional ovarian cysts;
• prolapse and bending (retroflexion) of the uterus;
• infantile uterus;
• painful menstruation, irregular menstrual cycle;
• non-strangulated inguinal, umbilical, femoral hernias.

This type is not an anti-cellulite massage and does not directly promote weight loss.

Important! By improving the functioning and general condition of the abdominal organs, the visceral therapist influences the functioning of the body as a whole. Therefore, abdominal massage can be useful for chronic and frequent diseases of the endocrine, respiratory and cardiovascular systems, migraines and vegetative-vascular dystonia, as well as pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.

Any chronic disease affects the condition of other organs and systems. By normalizing the functioning of the affected organ, the doctor strengthens the patient’s overall health.

For example, by massaging the kidneys, it helps to cope with arterial hypertension that has developed as a result of malfunctions of the renin-angiotensin system.

And by normalizing intestinal digestion, it creates optimal conditions for the development of intestinal microflora, which, in turn, takes an active part in the formation of the immune barrier.

There are also conditions in which there is no obvious disease, but there are prerequisites for its development. These include:

• excess weight;
• lack of weight (emaciation, dystrophy);
• sedentary lifestyle;
• poor or special nutrition (for example, vegetarianism, which, if done incorrectly, can lead to anemia and connective tissue weakness);
• high physical activity (professional or associated with intense sports);
• menopause (hormonal changes in the body);
• period of puberty, especially in the stage of rapid growth;
• increased mental activity (at work, study, etc.).

Preventive massage of the abdominal organs in this case will help avoid possible health problems.

Main contraindications

Visceral massage: contraindications play an important role, and their number is quite small. First of all, you should exclude the presence of:

• tuberculosis;
• tumor processes (oncology), including uterine fibroids, prostate adenoma, etc.;
• pathologies of internal organs in the acute stage (exacerbation stage);
• infectious diseases (including acute respiratory viral infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, etc.);
• thrombophlebitis;
• bleeding disorders (increased tendency to bleeding or vascular thrombosis);
• pregnancy;
• internal bleeding (stomach, intestinal, etc.), as well as menstruation;
• mental illness.

It is advisable to undergo a full examination, including laboratory tests, ultrasound and x-rays to clarify the nature and stage of development of certain diseases, and also to ensure that there are no contraindications.

You cannot start a massage when the patient is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You must tell your doctor if you are taking any medications.

Important! Visceral massage has a strong effect on all body systems. Therefore, if you have any chronic disease, it is recommended to discuss the possibility and advisability of its use with your doctor.

Doing it at home

Theoretically, it is quite possible to master the technique of visceral self-massage of the abdomen. But you need to understand that in the process of giving yourself a massage, the line between objective and subjective sensations will be lost.

And this will prevent an adequate assessment of the situation, calculation of the force and time of pressure, and determination of the nature of movements. Therefore, at home, it is recommended to limit visceral massage sessions to light stroking of the anterior abdominal wall in a clockwise direction.

Stroking should begin in the iliac region on the right, then going up (to the ribs) and, smoothly bending around the navel, going down to the left iliac region. With each movement you need to move a little closer to the navel.

To perform self-massage more competently, it is recommended to take a special training course.

Self-massage is not performed after meals or on an empty stomach. The optimal time for it is one to two hours after eating.

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Salon selection and cost

Often, when choosing a clinic or salon for a massage course, patients are guided by the average cost of the service. Today it can range from 1,500 rubles to 5,500 rubles per procedure. A full course usually includes from 5 to 12 procedures.

Lower cost should not be the basis for choosing the institution where it is installed. It is necessary to pay attention to the level of training and experience of the specialist performing the massage. Preference should be given to massage therapists and chiropractors with medical education.

Visceral massage in the hands of a skilled specialist can become a powerful tool in the fight against various pathologies of the abdominal organs.

But if the technique of its implementation is violated, or contraindications are ignored, it can lead to a result opposite to the desired one. Therefore, you need to take a serious approach to choosing a massage parlor, trusting your health only to professionals.

Depending on the problems being solved, you can choose other types of massage procedures that are better suited to you.

People have always cared about their health. In past centuries, treatment of many diseases with medications was not available, so it was necessary to turn to traditional medicine. One of the popular methods of treating a certain number of pathologies is visceral massage. This technique is still used today, but to a much lesser extent than it was before.

What it is

The development of pharmacology has led to the emergence of a large number of drugs that have replaced traditional methods of treating diseases. Folk remedies have been replaced by synthetic drugs, which most people suffering from ailments take without thinking about the possible negative side effects. The use of massage has faded into the background. However, in some cases, doctors, in order to avoid prescribing potent and dangerous drugs, prescribe a course of massage.

Visceral massage is an effect on the abdominal cavity through manual manipulation. The specialist palpates the peritoneum, examining the cavity for damage or inconsistencies, so the visceral massage technique is sometimes used as a diagnostic measure.

This method of manual therapy is the most commonly used among other types. Thanks to rough influence, it is possible to return the organ to the correct position, improve peristalsis, normalize blood circulation, etc.

Important! To perform such a massage, you must select a qualified specialist. The technique of influencing organs is complex; mistakes should not be made during execution, as there is a risk of damaging internal organs. Therefore, it is recommended to contact only professionals.

In addition, you should discuss this method of treatment with your doctor, because massage has contraindications for some diseases.

Indications for use

The main indications for the use of manual therapy are:

• Pathological processes of the gastrointestinal tract of a chronic nature.
• Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract.
• Problems with the endocrine system, in particular diabetes.
• Diseases of the pelvic organs.

The technique is also used for cosmetic purposes. For example, it is used for acne or cellulite. This method of therapy is recommended if a person suffers from skin diseases. Massage is prescribed for frequent migraines, diseases of the heart muscle, blood vessels, and hernias, if they are not strangulated.

In certain cases, massage is allowed for obese people if the ailment is associated with metabolic disorders or endocrine problems.

The technique will be useful for people suffering from respiratory diseases. First of all, this applies to those pathologies that are characterized by insufficient blood flow and sputum discharge.

Such manipulations help get rid of ailments of the genitourinary system, regardless of a person’s gender. The procedure will be equally effective for prostatitis in men and, for example, for a bent uterus in women.

Contraindications

Among the main contraindications are:

• Oncological diseases.
• Acute tuberculosis.
• Any infectious process at elevated body temperature.
• Presence of syphilis.
• Developing gangrene.
• Mental disorders.
• Thrombosis.

Women during pregnancy should avoid the procedure, although it is believed that early pregnancy is not a strict prohibition, but stress on the abdomen will not benefit either the mother or the unborn child.

This type of treatment should not be used for a heart attack or stroke. Severe degrees of pathologies of internal organs can be considered a contraindication.

As you can see, there are not many contraindications, but they should definitely be taken into account. If there are individual characteristics of the body, you must immediately tell the doctor about them in order to avoid possible difficulties during the session.

Preparation for the procedure

This type of therapeutic intervention will require slightly more preparation than some other manual therapy methods.

The procedure is performed on an empty stomach. Strong manipulation will not only aggravate the digestion process, but can also damage the intestines or stomach. In addition, you should have a bowel movement or use a cleansing enema.

These simple preparatory measures will avoid difficulties during the procedure and significantly reduce the risk of complications.

The specialist checks with the client in advance about pain tolerance, frequency of bowel movements, and possible diseases of the genitourinary system.

A mandatory measure before performing a massage is to undergo an ultrasound examination. This helps identify the presence of abnormalities and allows the doctor to examine in detail the location of organs in the abdominal cavity, as there are cases of unusual locations that make therapy difficult.

Technique

The main principle of visceral massage is the effect on the abdominal cavity. The degree of impact depends on which organ will be massaged and what result is expected after the procedure.

• First of all, the massage begins from the upper part of the peritoneum. The movements are performed shallow, but light. The specialist works on organs such as the stomach, liver, pancreas, and spleen. By carefully moving through the abdominal cavity, the rest of the organs are affected. The emphasis is on the organs of the genitourinary system and intestines. The abdominal aorta is necessarily exposed.
• The manual performs all massage movements with the fingertips or palm.
• First of all, the center of the upper abdomen is palpated, gradually the movements become deeper, but smoother. After any deep pressure, the client needs a rest of up to 5 seconds.

Massage is carried out only when the stomach is relaxed. If the abdominal muscles are tense, it will not be possible to influence the organs; the procedure will be useless for health.

The technique for all abdominal organs is the same, but there are some differences. First of all, this applies to movements that can be circular or rectilinear; the pressure force and direction of movements differ. This must be taken into account before contacting a manual therapy specialist.

Technique for pathologies of the stomach and pancreas

From the initial position of the fingers there is a gradual movement towards the navel area. To massage the pancreas, only two thumbs are used. The location of the pancreas is approximately two fingers above the umbilical area. At the moment of greatest relaxation of the client, deep pressure is applied. After which you can head to the stomach. To improve peristalsis and blood circulation, the hands should be fixed on the abdominal cavity.

It is important to remember that the effect on the peritoneum should be carried out 2-3 hours after eating. During the massage, the client's rumbling intensifies, but this is a normal, natural reaction of the body.

Impact on the intestines

From the stomach, movements should move smoothly to the intestinal area. The massage begins from the iliac region, going under the bone with the fingers, while the specialist moves the fingers along the large intestine. The area of ​​the sigmoid area is gradually pressed through. Then you will need to return to working on the area of ​​the stomach and pancreas. To treat an area of ​​the small intestine, it is enough to make slow, shallow movements around the navel in a clockwise direction.

It is important that both hands are involved, only then will it be possible to fully carry out the massage.

Massage of the genitourinary system

To work on the organs of the genitourinary system, the area below the navel, closer to the pubic bone, is affected. The movements do not change, but if severe pain occurs in the hip area, it is recommended to immediately tell the manual so that the specialist can use certain manipulations to reduce the pain in this area.

Working with the kidneys

The kidneys are located on either side of the navel. It is necessary to make movements carefully so as not to disrupt the functioning of the organs. The impact is on the area near the kidneys, and all pressure should be intense but slow. Often the pain during a kidney massage becomes unbearable, so the specialist will leave this area for a while and return to the stomach or other organs, then continue to massage the kidney area in a circle. In this case, several approaches of 3-5 minutes will be required, otherwise there will be no benefit from the massage, and it will be difficult for the person to agree to the procedure again.

After a repeated round of pressure on the liver and intestines, additional movements are required. In this case, all manipulations are performed with the palm, and the second hand will be used as a weight.

The massage ends with standard vibrations or stroking to relax the abdominal cavity. The first session is mainly an orientation session. The specialist probes the abdominal cavity, notes deviations and features so that no problems arise during the procedure. The massage therapist needs to detect areas of spasm and points that cause pain in advance.

Self massage

When performing visceral abdominal massage on your own, you should remember that it will not be possible to fully massage the entire abdominal cavity. Even if a person is a manual specialist, it is problematic to manipulate the abdominal cavity with one’s own hands, since the movements must have a certain strength and depth. In addition, outside influence will have a significant effect than a procedure performed independently.

In rare cases, exceptions are made, but such a massage cannot be called therapeutic; rather, it will be used to maintain the effect of professional therapy.

You can use the ball for self-massage. To perform this technique, you need to put the ball on the floor and lie on it with your peritoneum. The procedure is very painful, but in terms of the degree of pain it is not much different from the work of a massage therapist.

Features of the event

Many people are interested in how this type of manual therapy differs from classical massage, for example. The main difference between visceral massage and other types is that the classic method helps get rid of superficial problems. Its main task is to increase blood circulation. If we consider the visceral form of influence, then it works in the deeper layers of the body, therefore it is considered more effective.

Visceral massage is a painful procedure, so not everyone can endure it. Sometimes this method is prescribed to children, but the session is carried out with less effort, but maintaining the depth of impact.

It is more difficult for children to endure severe pain, so doctors try to avoid this method of therapy if possible.

It is important to take into account that only a massage therapist with extensive experience can use a fist in the technique. Otherwise, such pressure can cause serious damage.

Chiropractic specialist Ogulov, who opened the Predtecha manual center, recommends increasing the effectiveness of the massage by placing a special needle mat under the back or using leeches to improve blood circulation in the body. Ogulov's visceral massage involves the use of various additional techniques.

To achieve the desired effect from visceral massage, at least 10 sessions will be required. The maximum number of sessions is no more than 20. The first session lasts about an hour. After the first course of therapy, you should allow your body to recover for some time. In this case, the speed of adaptation to the procedures plays a role. If you do not allow recovery and weaning, the effectiveness of the procedures is reduced several times.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of ogul massage is, first of all, considered to be its high effectiveness after a course of therapy. This technique is suitable for many, with the exception of people suffering from pathologies that are included in the list of contraindications. Visceral abdominal massage promotes weight loss, which is a great way for many people.

Among the disadvantages is the painfulness of the procedure. That’s why “internal” massage was given such a name. It is thanks to the deep impact on organs through external tissues that positive results can be achieved. It is recommended to take into account your pain threshold when choosing this type of procedure, since pain intolerance can become a serious obstacle to the session.

The disadvantage is the small number of specialists who can properly perform this type of massage. Only if a person does a massage according to all the rules, results can be achieved. Otherwise, it is better to refuse the services of a master, otherwise you can get a lot of unpleasant consequences.

Benefits of the procedure

Thanks to proper massage, the client feels noticeable relief after the first session. First of all, blood circulation improves and metabolism accelerates, which is indispensable for people with increased body weight. This method allows you to remove toxins and waste from the body, get rid of problems with the spine, functional disorders, and swelling. After the session, the abdominal cavity becomes soft and constipation goes away. The general condition of a person improves.

For many women, this procedure helped cure infertility and gave them a chance at motherhood. After childbirth, massage allows you to quickly get into shape and avoid organ prolapse.

It is important not to overdo it, as excessive pressure on the organs can cause serious complications that are difficult to get rid of.

Opinions of experts and clients

Ogulov's visceral massage is popular among specialists, as its positive effect on the body has been proven in a number of studies. To get the best effect, professionals recommend combining a course of manual therapy with taking medications or multivitamins. Complex treatment of diseases is considered more effective than using one of the therapeutic methods. Therefore, before starting such therapy, you should discuss with your doctor additional measures to achieve a high effect from the procedure.

Most clients who have tried this therapy method note noticeable improvements in their overall well-being. The quality of sleep improves and your mood improves. Some people say that after the session they feel lightness throughout their body. Some people are embarrassed by the pain during massage movements, but if you mentally prepare yourself in a timely manner for the fact that the procedure is painful, then the sensation of pain becomes less noticeable.

It is important to remember that the procedure is effective only if all the prescribed rules were taken into account during its implementation. The specialist must take into account the individual characteristics of the client, which the person being massaged must inform the massage therapist in advance. It is better to stop movements that cause severe pain for a while, and if pain reappears, stop the session, as damage to one of the organs may have occurred. A full examination may be required.

You should not count on quick results from one massage. Although it greatly relieves most symptoms, massage cannot cure the body completely. It is not possible to get rid of the cause of the development of the pathological process through one course. Therefore, it is recommended to be careful when choosing a treatment method and preventing ailments.

You should not neglect your health. If you suspect a pathological process in the body, it is recommended to seek help from a doctor. As a form of prevention, it is necessary to examine the body at least once a year, since timely detection of the disease will help to begin treatment as early as possible, which means the risk of complications will be reduced.

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Hello, dear ones! Probably, many of you have heard about visceral abdominal massage or, as this technique is often called, Old Slavonic massage.

If you not only read, but also practice the health practices that you can read about on this blog and other health blogs, then you know that a real person, faced with many age-related problems, can learn to help himself.

And now I propose to expand the area of ​​​​my knowledge and master other excellent self-help techniques.

What is internal massage

I present to you visceral self-massage of the abdomen - a technique that works wonders for healing the entire body. The most important thing is that you can do it yourself, helping yourself without doctors, massage therapists or medications!

Visceral massage has long been practiced by traditional healers. Massage of internal organs is based on influencing the human body by pressing on the abdominal cavity with certain movements and tapping.

When pressing on the internal organ, the organ moves in the desired direction and massages. Such actions eliminate congestion in the internal organs and improve the movement of lymph.

All this seems difficult to perform, but every woman will be able to practice the techniques of this massage, and after 2-3 months - enjoy excellent health and a noticeable increase in strength and energy!

The healing effects of massage

The main healing effects of Slavic self-massage, which you can really feel if you don’t pretend, but perform it, spending only 10 minutes on it:

• Local immunity is enhanced;
• The normal position and mobility of organs is restored;
• Blood circulation improves (arterial and venous);
• Metabolism is normalized;
• Improves lymph circulation;
• Spasms in internal organs are eliminated;
• Hormonal levels improve;
• It has a positive effect on the psycho-emotional state;
• The function of the autonomic and central nervous systems improves.
• General immunity improves by restoring intestinal microflora.

In addition to the healing effect, you will also notice:
1. that your stomach will noticeably tighten
2. the correct shape of the abdomen will be formed

The functions of organs are also restored and normalized, general well-being, quality of life, performance are improved, and the psycho-emotional state and mood are leveled.

And one more pleasant bonus: visceral self-massage has a beneficial effect on the intimate area.

Alexander Ogulov and visceral abdominal massage

Alexander Ogulov is a professor and doctor in the field of traditional medicine. Ogulov was the first in medicine to propose a method of abdominal massage to normalize internal organs.

He first began developing this technique about 30 years ago. And now the professor acts as president of the Professional Association of Visceral Therapists.

He is also a member of the International Academy of Natural Sciences. He wrote several original books and was awarded many medals and orders for his contribution to the development of traditional medicine.

Massage of internal organs according to the method of Prutkov Evgeniy

In fact, you can find many different video tutorials on Youtube on how to perform this massage. But I settled on this guy - Evgeniy Prutkov. Why? I don’t know - I just liked the way he performs visceral abdominal massage, as he explains. Take a look and maybe you will like it too. And if not, write whose lessons you prefer.

So, let's see.

If you watched the video carefully, you noticed that Evgeniy uses cups during massage. You can read about the technique of massage with cups and which cups should be used for this type of massage here

Visceral self-massage of the abdomen

At the end of the first video, in which Evgeniy showed the massage technique on a patient, he promised to show how you can do self-massage, that is, massage yourself. And here is a video that shows how to do this self-massage. Be sure to look, I think that you, like me, will be impressed by the thin and soft skin on Evgeniy’s stomach.

At the beginning of the video, he conducts a test to see if you need this kind of self-massage. To do this, he simply sucks in his stomach. If you can suck in your stomach like Evgeny, then perhaps you don’t need such a massage.

Read more about how to learn how to suck in your stomach and do a stomach vacuum here

Let's go over the movements that were shown in the video.

1. We pinch the skin and diagnose where there are pathologies. If the skin is thick and painful, then there is swelling, abnormality and pathology in this place.

3. When everything has passed, lubricate the stomach with oil - for example, olive or grape seed oil and begin to make circular movements around the navel, starting from the right hypochondrium, then the left hypochondrium, iliac bones. We pay attention to where there is pain and discomfort. If you find pain, put your fingers together and press on the sore spot as long as you can bear the pain.

4. After you have prepared everything, we begin to work on the liver and gall bladder, that is, the right hypochondrium. Then - left. Try to relax your stomach as much as possible

5. Having worked the hypochondrium, the next step is to work the area of ​​the duodenum

6. Then - the stomach area.

7. Next is the small intestine area. To do this, place your fists on the navel area and, pressing lightly, make a small circle around the navel.

8. Then we pass along the iliac crests.

9. From both sides we squeeze the stomach with both hands towards the center

10. Grab the stomach from the side and pull it to the center of the stomach - hook the muscle with your fingers and pull. First on the right side, then on the left. The side that is more difficult to stretch has pathology. This is an additional diagnostic.

Do this massage 3 times a week and very quickly you can get rid of painful sensations in the abdominal area, and at the same time remove excess fat from the abdomen and waist

Do you love massage as much as we adore it? :)

At the same time, patients experience improvement in lymph and blood flow, digestion, diseases of the genitourinary system, osteochondrosis, hemorrhoids, diseases of the lungs, liver, and kidneys go away. The impact is carried out on the surface of the abdomen, while the internal organs are massaged. The procedure can be quite painful due to the deep penetrating movements of the massage therapist’s hands on the surface of the abdomen, but the course is worth it.

1. Indications

Indications for visceral massage are:

• diseases of the liver, kidneys, pancreas;
• colitis, constipation;
• haemorrhoids;
• diseases of the respiratory system;
• cholecystitis;
• pancreatitis;
• arthrosis;
• ENT diseases;
• diseases of the spine;
• migraine;
• metabolic disorders, cellulite, obesity;
• allergies, mild skin diseases (acne, food allergies, etc.);
• postpartum recovery and prevention of prolapse of internal organs.

2. Contraindications

• general weakness and malaise, elevated body temperature;
• fluctuations in blood pressure, diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• thrombophlebitis;
• skin rashes, Quincke's edema;
• venereal diseases;
• neoplasms of unclear etymology, cancer;
• tuberculosis;
• epilepsy;
• alcohol or drug intoxication.

3. Detailed description of the massage technique

It’s worth noting right away that this type of massage can only be performed by a certified specialist with a medical education, perfect knowledge of his field and human anatomy, therefore we do not recommend performing the movements described below yourself at home - the described technique is for informational purposes only and prepares you mentally for quite complex and painful massage, which will improve digestion, eliminate headaches, improve the general condition of the body, skin and internal organs.

Also, in addition, a program to cleanse the intestines and other programs to enhance the effect of visceral massage may be carried out, which will be prescribed to you by your attending physician.

The main principle of massage actions is to influence the skin of the abdominal area. Before performing a massage, the patient is questioned regarding chronic diseases, pain, bowel regularity, disorders in the functioning of the genitourinary system, and then a direct familiarization palpation of the abdominal surface is performed. Ideally, the abdomen should be soft, without lumps or bloating, so eat 1.5-2 hours before the session.

After the preparatory familiarization, light and shallow massages and pressure on the upper abdominal cavity begin - the area of ​​the spleen and liver is worked out, with light touching on the stomach and pancreas. Then, light pressure and massaging of the entire abdominal cavity is gradually performed, with an emphasis on the small and large intestines and the genitourinary system. Pressure is applied using the fingertips and the entire surface of the palm. Then the abdominal aorta is massaged through the abdominal wall. Movements are made in the upper part of the abdominal cavity in the center, palpations are carried out deeper, but smoother.

Attention is paid to the shape of the umbilical cavity; if the navel is elongated, displaced up or down, expanded on the sides, this indicates the presence of various types of diseases in the part of the abdominal cavity where its change is directed and the massage therapist pays special attention to working on this area of ​​the abdomen. The correct shape of the navel in this case is round.

When performing visceral massage to correct weight and normalize metabolic processes, attention is paid to the area of ​​the diaphragm - the peritoneal and pelvic regions. The correct functioning of this system allows you to improve blood and lymph flow, which in turn has a positive effect on metabolism and metabolic processes (removal of fluid, digestion of food, removal of toxins and harmful substances from the body).

If this is performed, then as a result, patients experience elimination of swelling of the lower extremities, improved digestion, and normalization of skin respiration. Next, after an introductory palpation of the peritoneal area, a deep study of the main organs begins. All massage movements begin with working on the area of ​​the spleen and liver.

The spleen area is massaged with deep and pressing movements. The movements are slow with a delay at the maximum point of penetration - this is how neoplasms are diagnosed, the correct functioning of the organ, and it is installed in its natural place. Often, while working on the area of ​​the bile ducts and liver, the flow of bile is felt under the hands, and the person being massaged can feel its slight rumbling.

Since visceral massage according to Ogulov is a rather painful procedure, all movements are performed with periodic rest for the patient during the massage (usually 2-5 seconds after each deep pressure). As congestion is eliminated and blood supply to the abdominal organs improves, the pain disappears and the abdomen becomes very soft upon palpation. However, it is always worth performing a massage when the abdomen is relaxed.

When working on the liver, massage is performed to the line connecting the center of the navel with the shoulder joint. The movements are performed with two hands and deep penetration into the abdominal area, right down to the rib line. Thus, the liver takes a subcostal physiological position and its function improves.

Then the massage is carried out carefully towards the navel area and massage is performed along the midline. At a distance of two fingers from the navel is the pancreas, which is massaged with the thumbs. Deep pressure is applied to this area as the patient relaxes.

If you feel severe pain in this area, take more frequent breaks between pressures, but when massaging, linger at the maximum point of penetration - this will improve blood flow, normalize lymph exchange and allow the organ to take its physiological position. Next, the stomach area is treated with similar pressure.

This may increase the rumbling in the abdomen, so visceral massage is best performed after bowel movements and 1.5-2 hours after eating. When massaging the stomach, the hands are fixed in the depths of the abdominal cavity to normalize blood flow, improve digestion and further correct processing of food. Further implementation of Old Slavonic abdominal massage is associated with working on the area of ​​the cecum.

The movements are performed near the ilium. There is a displacement upward near the ilium, going under it, along the ascending line of the colon. Thus, the nutrition of the tissues of the cecum improves, it takes its original position. Then massage is performed on the sigmoid part of the large intestine, which is located on the left side of the ilium. The movements are smooth and deep, performed while relaxing the abdomen.

Then, smoothly moving upward, deep pressure is applied along the line of the descending colon to the area of ​​the splenic bend. After this, repeated pressure is applied to the area of ​​the stomach and spleen. To work out the small intestine, the area around the navel is massaged: shallow but intense and slow pressure is applied with both hands around the navel. Movements are performed taking into account lymph flow in a clockwise direction.

Next, the genitourinary system is worked on. Deep pressure is applied under the pubic bone area and bladder. This allows you to improve the functioning of the bladder, improve metabolic processes in the uterus, as well as in the rectum.

Acute pain may be observed in this area, and the patient must tell the massage therapist about this, who will firstly try to relieve it, and secondly, work it out more thoroughly and eliminate it in several sessions.

The massage therapist himself can feel the patient’s pain by the appearance of spasms from the massage; in this case, for a more thorough treatment, the patient should try to squeeze the massage therapist’s hand from the massaged area.

Also, when massaging in the pelvic area, pain may be felt, radiating to the hip joint, in this case it is necessary to tell the massage therapist about this, who, with the help of gentle palpations closer to the joint, will help relieve it. After performing a massage of the genitourinary system, and if these are not your first sessions, the massage therapist performs a deep and often painful (therefore it is acceptable after several sessions, when your body is a little accustomed to deep abdominal influences) work on the kidney area.

They are located on either side of the navel. A fairly deep penetration is made and very carefully pressed, lightly massaged around the renal space. If the pain from such effects is very strong, then the massage is performed for several minutes, the emphasis is shifted to working on other parts of the intestine, and then after some time the massage therapist returns to working around the kidney area.

At the completion stage, when the abdominal organs are worked out, general pressure is applied to the area of ​​the intestines, liver, spleen, and genitourinary system. In this case, the movements are performed with the entire surface of the palm with weights with the second hand, after which the massage can be completed with light stroking and gentle vibrations, as in the case.

The result of the procedure can be noticeable both during the first procedure and after several sessions.

Often, intestinal spasms are relieved, imperceptible at first glance, the elimination of food residues improves, and test results show a change in the state of the blood and the alkaline environment of the body, which indicates a strengthening of the immune system. This type of massage can be used as a course of 8-10 procedures, and can also be used in smaller quantities to relieve pain and place organs in their physiological places. According to experts, the results from such manual massage last for 3-4 years.

If you do not have chronic diseases and you may be scared or alarmed by the effect on internal organs with the help of massage movements, and your main goal is to improve the waist line and tone of the skin of the abdomen, then we recommend that you read the article about, which you can supplement techniques, as well as. Whatever you choose for yourself, the decision to be healthy, beautiful and well-groomed is the right path to achieving results. Always consult with specialists, follow contraindications, love yourself, and the results from the procedure will not take long to arrive.