Acupuncture For Painful Periods

It is not uncommon to experience painful symptoms when you’re on your period, but you don’t have to accept your fate and the good news is that there’s a lot you can do to help ease the pain and make you feel more like yourself again.

Period pain manifests when the womb starts to tighten during menstruation, although it can also be caused by conditions such as endometriosis and adenomyosis, fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

At-home remedies include gentle massaging of the tummy and back, having a warm bath or shower, using a hot water bottle, gentle exercise, and painkillers. Orgasms have also been found to be an effective form of pain relief, particularly at the start of your period.

However, one avenue of support that you may not have tried as yet is acupuncture, which has been found to be very effective indeed at reducing the intensity of your cramps, as well as the length of time you experience them. 

Furthermore, many women report back saying that not only have the symptoms improved, but period pain is reduced in future cycles as well.

How can acupuncture help with period pain?

While you can certainly address your symptoms by taking over-the-counter pain relief, acupuncture adopts a different approach, working to improve your circulation, restore balance to your hormones, and nourish your reproductive organs, all of which can help to provide you with relief from menstrual cramps and other painful symptoms.

The three main acupressure points for period pain relief are the large intestine, the spleen and the liver. Your acupuncturist will work on these during your session to help bring you relief.

The treatment itself involves the use of very fine needles, which are inserted into the skin and muscles to help promote the body’s natural healing responses. The procedure is safe and painless, although you should let your clinician know immediately if you are feeling any discomfort so they can make adjustments where necessary.

Here at Acuwellness, I adopt an integrated approach to acupuncture, combining techniques from traditional Chinese medicine with other styles, including meditation, massage, cupping, and moxibustion. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with me today to book a consultation.