As a specialist in the wellness field, I receive a myriad of emails with great questions so I will be sharing some of them with our community so everyone can benefit from our collective wisdom.
Q&A
Question:
I suffer from a severe pelvic floor muscle spasm, which started because of my endometriosis. I was reading an article on goop.com about things you can do to help relieve pain associated with endometriosis. Right now, I get a lot of shooting pain up my lower back. Do you think this is something you can help with?
Answer:
Acupuncture can be very effective in the treatment of muscle spasms, even of the pelvic floor. Acupuncture can be used to relax tight muscles, decrease inflammation, and improve proper blood flow. In general, acupuncture can help regulate the effects of endometriosis by decreasing pain and regulating menstrual flow and regularity. Endometriosis can also affect muscles and connective tissue leading to adhesions and pain in areas such as the lower back. The lower back simply corresponds to the posterior aspect of the uterus, ovaries, bladder, and intestines as well as the local musculature and skeletal elements. Specific acupuncture points can affect pelvic congestion and pain, caused by muscle, soft tissue, connective tissue, adhesion, or even organ related discomforts.
Maya abdominal massage and internal pelvic floor work can also be beneficial in dealing with the symptoms of endometriosis. Maya abdominal work focuses on proper uterine alignment for adequate blood flow to the pelvic region (including the sacrum, coccyx, and the low back). This massage work can be tailored to each individual client’s concerns, whether it is uterine, gastrointestinal, or other issues pertaining to the anterior and posterior pelvic region.
Internal pelvic floor work from a specializing physical therapist focuses on internally locating discomfort and pain as well as weakness and tension that can cause discomfort and pain. The therapist manually palpates vaginally and can also use muscle sensory devices to read muscle strength and deficits. The therapist will also recommend exercises.
Many insurances cover acupuncture and internal physical therapy.
Contributor
Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and reflexologist Christina Morris is the founder of Element Natural Healing Arts. Writing about health and wellness gives her an outlet to express her care and concern for her beloved community. She believes everyone can achieve better health and happiness–emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.