The Barral Institute

How can Neural Manipulation have a Global Effect for a Client?

The composition of a peripheral nerve is of great relevance to the manual therapist. The connective tissue layers are the endoneurium, perineurium, epineurium, and mesoneurium (blood supply). When looking at a transverse section of a nerve, you will see the continuation of the pia mater in the endoneurium, the arachnoid layer in the perineurium, and the dura mater in the epineurium.

How do Traumas affect the Nerves?

Generally, we think of trauma as a severe injury that causes damage. This definition encompasses different gradients of external forces acting on the body. For example, not every joint trauma leads to a fracture or dislocation, which is verifiable by x-ray. From a medical standpoint, patients are often considered to be perfectly healthy, even though they are not at all the same as they were before sustaining a trauma.

What Causes a Nerve to Lose Mobility?

Optimal nerve mobility means that the nerve is able to move freely with its surroundings. There are many reasons why a nerve can lose its mobility. Several common reasons include physical trauma, poor posture, infections, inflammatory diets, scar tissue from a surgery or accident, sedentary lifestyle, and pregnancy. If a nerve becomes “fixed,” there is loss of mobility, and typically associated sensitivity and pain.

How does Neural Manipulation Help People who have Facilitated Segments?

With interferences in certain body zones, the respective spinal cord and/or brain structures may also be irritated. A peripheral nerve treatment can influence these so-called facilitated areas and therefore promote a common or systemic effect. Manual treatments are basically effective due to the mechanical effects that cause neural stimuli, which can be transmitted at a local or central level.

Does Neural Manipulation influence Organs?

Visceral Manipulation techniques can affect the movement apparatus and vice versa. It is important to note that the release of sensitive nerve buds can have a favorable effect on the functioning of the corresponding visceral organs. Without neural control certain visceral activity cannot be maintained. The stimulation of nerves is processed centrally and reported back to the body as feedback.