Phlourish physio

14/08/2026

80-90% of all musculoskeletal issues have a visceral component. Work with the viscera and the “conditions” are helped.
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🦴🤲 Frozen Shoulder... From the Gut?

This study explored how Visceral Manipulation (VM) helped people with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)—and the results were remarkable:
🔹 Decreased pain
🔹 Increased shoulder mobility
🔹 Improved daily function

By addressing visceral restrictions—especially in the liver and stomach—the study showed how manual therapy can influence joint health from the inside out.

📖 Read the full research herehttps://www.barralinstitute.com/docs/articles/Effect-of-visceral-manipulation-on-pain-mobility-and-fun.pdf Or Barralinstitute.com Research Article Database.

06/08/2026

Fab day with my Mum at the Black Isle Show. Fabulous beasts, fabulous machinery and such a wonderful atmosphere.

24/07/2026

🌿 Research Spotlight: The gut-brain axis continues to reveal fascinating connections between digestive health and migraines. This comprehensive review explores how the health and function of the digestive system may influence the nervous system and overall well-being.

At the Barral Institute, practitioners learn advanced manual therapy approaches. These gentle techniques are designed to assess and support the mobility of the body's organs and surrounding tissues, helping clinicians address restrictions that may contribute to pain and dysfunction as part of a whole-body approach to patient care.

📖 Read the research here:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/Gut-brain-Axis-and-migraine-headache_-a-comprehensive-review.pdf

📖 Learn more about Barral Manual Therapies and explore continuing education for healthcare professionals at BarralInstitute.com

17/07/2026

My hands “listen” to your tissues, my ears listen to your voice. I follow my hands and intuition on where and how to work with you, not forcing, just listening, following and encouraging in a respectful manner.
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One of the things I love most about CranioSacral Therapy is that it reminds us to listen differently. 👂

One of the most fascinating aspects of CST training is learning to recognise communication that isn't verbal.

Changes in tension.

Changes in breathing.

Changes in stillness.

Changes in attention.

Often the body tells us a great deal before words or our clients ever do. It's one reason so many practitioners describe CST as changing not only how they work, but how they listen.

If you'd like to deepen your listening and clinical observation skills, explore our CST training pathway - https://www.upledger.co.uk/cst-course-from-scratch/

16/07/2026

Let’s help all the wee critters we share this world with 🙂
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09/07/2026

I love this. Have a read and see what you think and how it makes you feel 🙂
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These are 7 uncomfortable truths that I think we should all remind ourselves
of regularly

Which one resonates most with you right now? And, is there one you would add to the list? I'd love to hear in the comments below 👇🏾

30/06/2026

How Do Emotions Affect Our Tissues?

In her latest article, Vivien Henderson, LMT, CST-D, explores the powerful mind-body connection through SomatoEmotional Release (SER) in CranioSacral Therapy (CST).

Traumatic experiences and emotions such as fear, anger, or shock can become stored in the body's tissues, contributing to pain and dysfunction. Through gentle CST techniques, these emotional patterns can be identified and released, supporting deep healing and balance.

Read about:
• How emotional trauma can become embedded in the body
• The role of CST in releasing "energy cysts"
• Real-life cases demonstrating profound physical and emotional healing

Read the full article:https://www.iahe.com/storage/docs/articles/How-Could-Emotions-Affect-Tissues-in-the-Body.pdf or visit Upledger.com and search the Article Database.