When we think of osteopathy, we often imagine manipulations of the back, shoulders, or neck. However, one area remains little known to the general public: release of the pericardium.

🫀 What is the pericardium?

The pericardium is a thin membrane that surrounds the heart, much like a protective covering. It plays a crucial role: it holds the heart in place, allows it to move safely, and acts as a shock absorber against physical and emotional shock.

But when we live emotional shocks (bereavement, separation, intense stress, etc.), this pericardium can contract, harden, and disrupt not only our heart, but also the entire balance of our body.

🌿 The osteopathic approach: a gentle release

An osteopath trained in this approach will work with very gentle movements to release tension from the pericardiumThe goal? To restore flexibility to this membrane and allow the heart (and the body!) to regain its natural mobility.

The benefits are often surprising:

• Better breathing

• Emotional calming

• Reduction of anxiety

• Relief from unexplained chronic pain

💡 A session, a revelation?

Many patients report feeling "light" after a session, as if a weight had been lifted from their chest. It's not magic; it's simply life flowing freely again.

🤲 In conclusion

The release of the pericardium is a bit like open a window in a stuffy room : we let in the air, the light, and… we finally breathe.
Osteopathy does not just treat pain: it reconciles body and heart.