Specialty clinic
Viscerosomatic Clinic
The Howard F. Loomis Jr. Viscerosomatic Clinic focuses on the relationship between the internal organs and the spine — evaluating how visceral conditions can present as musculoskeletal pain, and how spinal function can influence organ complaints.
The Howard F. Loomis Jr. Viscerosomatic Clinic evaluates how internal organ conditions can present as musculoskeletal pain, and how spinal function can influence organ complaints. Care combines hands-on visceral techniques, low-force adjusting and nutritional support, delivered under the direct supervision of licensed doctors of chiropractic.
What we treat
When organ symptoms and spine pain overlap
Viscerosomatic reflexes describe the way irritation in an internal organ can refer pain, tenderness or muscle guarding to the spine and body wall — and the way spinal dysfunction can, in turn, affect organ function.
In this clinic, patients receive a careful academic work-up that sorts musculoskeletal causes from visceral ones, so the plan of care matches the real source of the problem.
Offering hands-on visceral techniques, low-force adjusting, and nutritional support.
- Digestive complaints
- Reflux and abdominal discomfort
- Menstrual and pelvic pain
- Respiratory and breathing difficulty
- Chronic mid-back and rib pain
- Headaches with visceral patterns
How care works
A structured, evidence-informed evaluation
History and examination
A thorough intake connects your symptom history with orthopedic, neurological and regional spinal findings.
Diagnostic review
When indicated, imaging and laboratory diagnostics available on site help clarify the source of your symptoms.
Supervised treatment
Student clinicians deliver care — adjustments, soft tissue work and self-care instruction — under the direct supervision of a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic.
Coordination of care
If your presentation calls for medical management, we refer and coordinate with your physician so nothing is missed.