What are Chapman points in visceral OMM?

• A. Chapman points are reflex points on the body surface that reflect visceral dysfunction and guide treatment by applying targeted pressure to corresponding areas.
• B. Chapman points are diagnostic imaging markers used to localize organ pathology.
• C. Chapman points are articular landmarks used to perform HVLA.
• D. Chapman points are purely cosmetic surface marks with no clinical relevance.

Answer: (A)

Chapman points are surface reflex points that mirror visceral dysfunction and serve as targets for treatment in visceral OMM. They exist as small, tender areas in the body’s soft tissues—both anteriorly and posteriorly—mapped to specific organs. The clinician uses gentle, focused pressure on these points to influence the corresponding organ’s autonomic input and promote healing, often aiding lymphatic drainage, circulation, and tissue relaxation. These points guide treatment by correlating a visceral issue with a palpable surface marker; they are not imaging markers, not orthopaedic landmarks for HVLA, and not cosmetic.