Symptoms:
- Painful periods
- Irregular Cycle
- Heavy or scant blood flow
- Headaches and mood swings
For women who experience any or all of the above symptoms, osteopathy can be very helpful in eliminating or alleviating these problems.
The cause of these symptoms can sometimes be due to an imbalanced pelvis and poorly aligned lumber vertebrae (lower spine) which can interfere with the nerve and blood supply to the womb and ovaries.
An underlying hormonal imbalance can also cause many of these symptoms. Osteopathy, through structurally treating the spine and using cranial osteopathic techniques will affect the hormone producing glands, helping to restore hormonal balance.
Treatments:
- Gentle pelvic joint and lumbar spine adjustments may be carried out to help rebalance these structures, which will improve nerve, blood and lymphatic flow to the womb and ovaries.
- Cranial osteopathic techniques (links to what is cranial osteopathy) are also employed to aid in balancing the hormonal system.
- Some foods aggravate fluid retention and mood swings, therefore dietary advice is very important. Certain vitamins and supplements are beneficial in the management of menstrual problems.
- Gentle specific exercises including yoga based movements are a necessary part of the overall treatment plan.
Treatments can be carried out during any stage of your cycle.