Megan Mogridge M.Ost. – Associate Osteopath
Structural and Cranial Osteopathy and Injury Rehabilitation with a special interest in Visceral Osteopathy and how it enhances structural treatments.
Megan trained at Swansea University and has a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy. She describes herself as an outgoing extrovert who loves working with and helping people. What Megan likes most about Osteopathy is its patient-centred approach and aims to ensure patients leave her treatments with a better understanding of their injury or condition.
Her personal experience and passion for various sports help her to provide tailored treatments that help athletes recover and return to their game quickly and safely. Megan always enjoys an excellent rapport with older individuals and takes great satisfaction in knowing that her care can improve their quality of life. Megan has a particular interest in hypermobility. She explored this topic in depth in her dissertation, “The Psychosocial Implications of Hypermobility on Patients,” which helped her understand this condition and its impact on patients.
Megan has added Visceral Osteopathy to her skill base whilst working alongside Osteopaths in London
Why Visceral Osteopathy Matters
Have you ever struggled with persistent lower back pain that just won’t budge? Or perhaps you deal with a stubborn, bloated stomach despite eating a balanced diet. The root cause might not be your muscles or joints. It could be your organs.
Visceral osteopathy is a specialized, gentle form of manual therapy. It focuses on the health and movement of your internal organs and the connective tissue (fascia) that holds them in place.
How Do Organs Cause Pain?
Your organs are not just floating freely; they are attached to your spine, ribs, and pelvis. Just like a muscle, an organ can lose its mobility due to stress, poor posture, inflammation, or scar tissue from a past surgery. When an organ cannot move freely, it creates a tug-of-war effect inside your body. For example, A restriction around the liver or stomach can pull on the diaphragm and lead to chronic neck or shoulder pain. Intestinal tension can restrict pelvic movement, causing deep, unexplained lower back pain.
The Key Benefits
By using precise, gentle manual pressure, an osteopath can release these internal restrictions. This therapy offers several distinct health benefits:
Soothes Digestive Issues: It physically eases tension, relieving bloating, acid reflux, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Resolves Mysterious Back Pain: Releasing the internal strain on your skeleton often cures long-standing structural pain.
Breaks Down Scar Tissue: It gently softens adhesions left behind by abdominal surgeries, such as C-sections or appendix removals. Boosts Circulation: Improved mobility enhances blood flow and lymphatic drainage, allowing your body to heal faster.
