Effect of fascial manipulation for a woman with functional dyspepsia

Abstract

[Purpose] We report the case of a woman with primary symptoms of functional dyspepsia whose condition improved after undergoing fascial manipulation (FM). [Case Description] The patient was a woman in her 30s who had been diagnosed with functional dyspepsia in 2019 and had undergone oral pharmacotherapy. Dissatisfied with the results of conventional treatments, she learned about our clinic and fascial therapy through an internet search and subsequently sought care with us. [Methods] Palpation revealed fascial dysfunction, especially in the cervical to lumbar regions. Ninety-minute FM sessions were conducted once every 2-3 weeks, for a total of 5 sessions. [Results] The patient’s chief complaints of indigestion and dyspnea were resolved completely, with an NRS score of 0/10. [Conclusion] These findings suggest that FM may be an effective therapeutic option for managing symptoms of functional dyspepsia.