What Can Body Therapy Help With?

Manuvision body therapy can support people experiencing a wide range of physical and psychological challenges. These may arise from work-related injuries, physical imbalances, or emotional states connected to stress, shock, or trauma.

Many people come to us with  back pain, stiff joints, whiplash,, headaches, and digestive problems. Increasingly, however, people also seek help for stress, angst, depression and inner unrest – conditions that have become more common in modern life.

Manuvision body therapy works as a complement to conventional healthcare. Rather than focusing only on symptoms or diagnoses, we explore the connection between physical experiences in the body and psychological states. By working with the whole person, we bring a holistic perspective to the challenges that may stand in the way of health, balance, and wellbeing.

Typical Physical Problems

• Back and lower back pain
• Pain in the shoulders, elbows and wrists (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and mouse arm / repetitive strain injury)
• Pain in the Knees, Ankles and Hips 
• Neck tension
• Headaches
• Migraine
• Digestive Issues
• Concussion
• Whiplash
• Sports Treatment
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Complications

Common mental health problems

• Stress
• Depression
• Anxiety
• PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Eating disorders
• Sleep disorders
• Grief

How body therapy works

We begin each session with a brief conversation about how you’re feeling. From there, we assess your body, paying attention to patterns, tension, and areas of blockage that can be seen or felt. Through movement, gentle pulsation, and a range of therapeutic techniques, we help activate your body’s natural healing processes. This can ease or relieve pain by releasing built-up tension and restoring balance in your body.

Here’s an overview of our approach to some of the most common conditions, which Manuvision has more than 20 years of experience treating:

Stress

Stress is a condition in which the body remains in a constant state of alert. This state creates tension in the muscular system, leading to symptoms such as restlessness, headaches, dizziness, sleep problems, heart palpitations, infections, and fatigue. In Manuvision body therapy, we treat stress through the body: by restoring balance to the nervous system, freeing the breath, and releasing muscular tension. Only when the body is at ease can we begin to address the underlying causes of the stress condition. Read more: Stress management

Pain in the back, neck and lumbar region

The back and neck form the body’s central supporting pillar. They are often the ‘end point’ – the parts of the body that bear the load – when we are under stress, and we usually only notice them when pain arises. At Manuvision, we are experienced in treating pain in the back, neck, and lower back. We have extensive experience addressing conditions such as herniated discs, back strain, neck strain, Scheuermann’s disease, scoliosis, sciatica, and more. Read more: Relieving pain in the back, neck, and lower back

Pain in the Shoulders, Elbows, and Wrists

Pain in the shoulders, elbows, and wrists—along with conditions like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, or repetitive strain—often comes from poor coordination between these joints. In a Manuvision treatment, we identify which joint is restricted and restore movement so the joints can work together more effectively. When the joints move in harmony, they become less prone to overuse, tension, and pain. Read more: Treatment of Shoulders, Elbows and Wrists

Pain in the Knees, Ankles, and Hips

Pain in the knees, hips, and ankles can often be traced back to stiffness in the feet and a lack of coordination between these joints. In a ManuVision treatment, we therefore work to restore mobility in the feet, ankles, knees, and hips, allowing them to function together as a whole. When these parts work in harmony, they are less prone to overload—and therefore also less likely to develop tension and pain. Read more: Treatment of Knees, Ankles, and Hips  

Migraine

Migraine is a severe type of headache that is often accompanied by nausea and sensory disturbances, particularly sensitivity to light and sound. In treatment, we look at the condition in relation to other physical and psychological factors. We release tension and promote circulation in the areas of the body that tend to tighten during migraine episodes. We also work to identify the patterns and triggers that may contribute to the onset of migraine attacks. Read more: Treatment of Migraine

Digestive Issues

Digestive problems can stem from tension in the body, stress, or imbalances in the nervous system that affect how the digestive organs function. In Manuvision body therapy, we work to release muscular tension, restore natural movement, and improve circulation and nerve function, helping the digestive system regain balance and support overall health. Our regular retreats have also helped many people make progress in their healing and gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of their digestive issues. Read more: Fasting retreats

Tension Headaches

Tension headaches are often caused by tight muscles in other parts of the body, most commonly the neck and shoulders. In Manuvision body therapy, we help relieve and prevent these headaches by releasing tension in the neck and shoulders, restoring balance to the nervous system, and activating deep, natural breathing. This approach not only eases the headache itself but also promotes relaxation and improved overall body function Read more: Treatment of headaches

Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury)

Manuvision body therapy treats the after-effects of a concussion by helping to restore connection to the body’s signals and re-establish balance in the nervous system. Read more: How do you recover from a concussion

Depression

Depression is a state where the body feels depleted of energy and resources, and the mind can become trapped in a negative spiral. In Manuvision body therapy, we work with the nervous system to awaken the breath and muscles, restoring energy and flow throughout the body. By reconnecting with the body and releasing held-back emotions, we create movement and renewed vitality in the areas that have “collapsed,” helping both body and mind regain balance and life. Read more: Depression Treatment

Anxiety

Anxiety is a state in which the body remains on constant high alert, often resulting in a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, sleep disturbances, racing thoughts, and restlessness. In Manuvision body therapy, we work to restore balance in the nervous system through gentle touch, pressure, and relaxation of the breath and muscles. Once the body is calm, we can begin to address the racing thoughts and patterns that trigger the anxiety response, helping both body and mind regain ease and stability. Read more Anxiety Treatment

PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

PTSD – eller posttraumatisk belastningsreaktion – er en stresstilstand, der kan opstå som følge af oplevelsen af, at ens liv har været i fare. Uanset hvad der har udløst tilstanden – om det er krig, voldtægt, overfald, ulykker eller svære opvækstbetingelser – er fællesnævneren den, at kroppen er låst fast i en traumetilstand, der giver et skævt grundlag for, hvordan man relaterer til omverden. Manuvision har specialkompetencer i behandlingen af PTSD, hvor vi benytter os af teknikker til at genoprette balancen i nervesystemet. Read more: Treatment of PTSD