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VISCERAL MANIPULATION

Dr. Sand's visceral massage was essential to my SIBO treatment. It was the only thing that helped my bloating!"

- Jacob, patient

Visceral Manipulation

Visceral Manipulation is a technique of realigning the organs, or viscera, of the abdominal and pelvic cavity. Many bodies experience areas of restriction due to chronic stress, surgeries, bowel or hormonal dysfunction, or trauma. These forces impact how our organs function. Visceral Manipulation helps to reestablish alignment, digestive flow, and hormonal communication between the organs. 

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What can I expect?

Visceral Manipulation uses various levels of pressure to assess and correct structure within the abdomen and pelvis. Dr. Sand will share her assessment and outline a plan which may involve slow and gentle realigning or deeper pressure as indicated and tolerated.  Dr. Sand often sends her patients home with some at-home treatments patients can do on themselves to help with symptoms. 

What can Visceral Manipulation help with?

  • Constipation

  • Bloating

  • Heartburn

  • Hiatal hernia

  • Pelvic pain

  • Period pain

  • IBS

  • SIBO

  • Post-surgical scarring

  • Gastropariesis 

  • Abdominal cramping

  • Nausea

  • Motility disorders

Insurance Codes 
This is not a guarantee of coverage or services. The codes below serve as examples of what a provider could bill for these procedures. Actual billing will depend on medical necessity and the provider's assessment. 

  • Osteopathic Manipulation

    • CPT - 98929

    • Diagnosis codes - M99.00 - M99.09​​

    • Often used with Providence insurance​

  • Manual Therapy 

    • CPT - 97140​

    • Diagnosis codes - R10.2

    • Sometimes needs prior authorization or referral

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