William Pleau DC LLC

William Pleau DC LLC Oregon Licensed Chiropractic Physician
Chronic Pain Solutions
Simple, elegant, and economically sustainable healthcare

06/04/2026

Infant reflux is common, but common doesn't mean it's something you just have to live with.
Many families are told that vomiting and reflux are just a normal part of infancy. From a visceral manipulation perspective, that's often not the full picture.
Reflux frequently involves the lower esophageal sphincter: the valve between the esophagus and the stomach. When that area isn't functioning well, stomach contents move back up, causing discomfort and vomiting. In some cases, the root of the problem is actually the pyloric sphincter, where the stomach connects to the small intestine. Dysfunction there can create a chain reaction that affects the whole digestive process.

Visceral manipulation works gently with these soft tissue structures to support better function and coordination in the digestive system. If your infant has been struggling with reflux and you feel like something has been missed, it might be worth exploring whether a mechanical component is involved.
Learn more at the link in bio.

05/29/2026

If your baby has colic, you already know how exhausting it is for everyone.
The constant crying, the sleepless nights, the feeling that nothing is working. It's one of the most stressful experiences a new parent can face.
From a visceral manipulation perspective, colic is often related to restrictions in the fascia: connective tissue that, when tight, creates tension throughout the body. Think of it like a tug on a shirt that creates a wrinkle across the entire fabric. That tension can interfere with digestion, comfort, and sleep.
Treatment involves a gentle manual evaluation called "listening." A practitioner lightly places a hand on the body to feel for restricted tissues, then uses very minimal pressure to help them release and move freely again.
When that tension resolves, the body can digest properly, the discomfort eases, and rest becomes possible again.
Many infants respond well in just one or two visits!

Learn more at the link in bio.

05/21/2026

Latching struggles don't always have a simple fix, and that's not the parent's fault.

While lactation specialists do incredible work, some latching difficulties are more mechanical in nature. Tension in the tongue or cheek muscles, or in the nerves and arteries that serve those areas, can make feeding genuinely difficult for an infant.
In these specific cases, visceral manipulation may offer meaningful support: working gently with the soft tissue structures that affect how a baby moves and coordinates during feeding.

If you've been struggling and feel like something's been missed, it may be worth exploring whether a mechanical component is involved.
Learn more at the link in bio!

05/14/2026

Your body has a communication system older than your nervous system.

It's called fascia! A web-like network of connective tissue that wraps around every cell, muscle, organ, and joint in your body. If every other tissue were removed, the fascia would leave a perfect, detailed blueprint of you.

Fascia isn't just structural. It carries electromagnetic impulses and may have been the body's original way of allowing cells to work together, predating the nervous system entirely.
Understanding fascia is central to understanding chronic pain: restrictions in this tissue don't just affect one area, they affect the whole system.

Dr. Pleau's approach addresses the body as a whole, not just the place where it hurts. Learn more about the science behind manual therapy at the link in bio.

05/07/2026

Did you know that your body is constantly communicating with your brain?

When tissues become restricted, that communication can become less clear. This may contribute to patterns of tension, compensation, and discomfort over time. Visceral manipulation uses gentle, hands-on techniques to support mobility and help restore how the body senses and responds to movement.

When the body moves more freely, it often no longer needs to compensate in ways that create strain.

If you are looking for a deeper, root-cause approach, our services may be worth exploring!

05/07/2026

Have you had surgery but still don't feel quite right?

After procedures, scar tissue can affect how tissues and organs move, which may contribute to ongoing tension or discomfort.

Care can focus on improving mobility in these areas to better support overall function. For those with more complex histories, this is often an important piece that gets overlooked.

If this sounds familiar, it may be worth exploring our approach!

04/22/2026

Have you been told everything looks normal, but something still doesn't feel right?

In some cases, abdominal discomfort may be related to how organs and surrounding tissues move, not just what shows up on imaging. Visceral manipulation focuses on supporting mobility within these structures to help the body function more comfortably.

If you're still searching for answers, this may be an approach to consider.

04/15/2026

Looking for an approach to chronic pain that doesn't rely on medication?

Dr. Pleau works to identify areas of restriction that may be contributing to ongoing discomfort and support improved mobility.

If you find yourself seeking care that focuses on how the body moves and functions, rather than only managing symptoms, call or check out our website to learn more!

04/08/2026

Have you ever been told that everything looks “normal,” but you're still in pain?

This can be a frustrating place to be. Imaging doesn't always explain how the body is functioning or where restrictions may still exist.

If this sounds familiar, a different approach may be worth exploring.
Dr. Pleau focuses on identifying underlying mechanical causes that may contribute to ongoing discomfort.

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Beaverton, OR
97006

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