Osteopathy for Period Problems

It is extremely common to experience pain during the menstrual cycle, however, when that pain is recurring and starts to become excessive it can have long term social implications in daily life including at work. It may be beneficial to seek help from an osteopath to help to manage and potentially alleviate the agonising symptoms that can be brought on by your menstrual cycle. The London Osteopathy clinic is able to offer extensive experience dealing discreetly with menstruation problems including dysmenorrhea (severe pain before or during the menstrual cycle), abdominal cramps and bloating, associated headaches and other hormonal related issues. 

Without an underlying condition, general period pain is thought to arise from the contraction of the womb to shed the womb lining. As the womb contracts, blood vessels are compressed which temporarily cuts off blood and oxygen supply to the womb, without oxygen the tissues release chemicals that further trigger pain. Osteopathy treatment is therefore centered around increasing blood flow to the uterus and ensuring the diaphragm muscle is working optimally. Manual techniques to improve lymphatic and venous drainage away from the pelvis may be utilised to reduce congestion in the area. An important component of treatment is to ensure the mechanics of the pelvic floor, hips, sacrum, sacroiliac joints, spine and ribs are working in conjunction with one another. If appropriate your osteopath will also look into the nervous system supplying the pelvic organs as this may also become compressed during menstruation. 

Acupuncture may also be able to effectively treat some of the conditions related to women’s health, including polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, difficultly conceiving and hot flushes experienced as part of the menopause. An osteopath will be able to best advise you on the treatment course most appropriate for your condition and symptoms. 

Throughout your treatment at the London Osteopathy clinic, you will be offered specialist advice concerning diet, exercise, stress management, posture and lifestyle changes that may simultaneously improve your symptoms along with your physical osteopathy sessions. The London Osteopathy clinic has sites across London, including Beckenham, Holborn and Central London.