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Get Out of Pain & Improve Function With Manual Therapy

5/8/2025

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Get Out of Pain! Susan McLaughlin, Physical Therapist Salt Lake City, Utah
Since 2018 I have been studying  osteopathic manual techniques developed by Jean Pierre Barral, DO.  Through his Institute I have learned how to engage with the body more as an integrated whole, by working with the organ system (called visceral manipulation), the spine and joint system, the vascular system, and the neural system.
The common denominator in all of these systems of the body is fascia.  Fascia is our connective tissue that wraps around every organ, nerve and vessel.  Fascia is the wrapping or container of structures and it is also in the spaces, like the extracellular matrix (ECM).  The ECM is the structural framework of the body, providing support and organization for cells.  It's made up of fibers such as collagen, hyaluronic acid and gel-like ground substance.
Fascia has a role in maintaining structural integrity, support, protection, shock absorption, defense, communication and exchange processes, biochemical processes and hemodynamic responses.  Fascia is directly in concert with the autonomic nervous system. For healthy bodies, we want our fascia to be mobile and hydrated.  In dysfunction, the fascia becomes bound and held which affects the health of the organs, the nervous system transmission, cell communication and movement.  Manual based fascial work can optimize function and decrease pain.
Recently I took a Fascial Decoding course through the Barral Institute taught by Serge Paoletti, DO.  In this course we learned how to test the fascial chains, and to work with the fascia in 3D.  
I now have more tools to effectively treat:
  • Bunions
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Morton's neuroma
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Knee Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Back Pain
  • Tennis Elbow/Golfer's Elbow
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Shoulder Pain
If you are curious and want to get out of pain, reach out and schedule a session.  I would love to see you!
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Susan McLaughlin is a physical therapist who specializes in the management of pelvic floor and orthopedic dysfunctions. She is the owner of ALIGN integration|movement in Salt Lake City, UT.  Helpful tips and other self care strategies can be found at www.alignforhealth.com.
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