Endometriosis and Osteopathy: An Integrative Path to Pain Relief
Is Endometriosis pain affecting your physical or mental wellbeing? It can be daunting finding the right treatment, but it doesn’t have to be.
I have supported & treated pregnant mums and women starting their fertility journey through the physical and emotional rollercoaster that is endo. My sister also suffered with this condition for years until menopause, so I understand the frustration & heartache of how endo affects your menstrual cycle, intimate life, and some days just your ability to get out of bed let alone conquer a workday.
If left untreated or incorrectly diagnosed endo can cause increased stress and anxiety and decreased quality in everyday life.
If you are currently one of the 1 in 9 women who are suffering with endo pain¹ or are amongst those who have been constantly misdiagnosed,² affecting your ability to start a family, we can help.
Your Osteopath provides hands on therapy to assist with:
- Decreasing bloating and aches by boosting circulation & decreasing pelvic congestion via lymphatic techniques.
- Reducing belly, back & pelvic pain with gentle techniques to balance abdominal & pelvic tension.
- Lowering your anxiety, stress or depression levels via empathetic listening, education & physically balancing your rest and digest / fight or flight systems.
- Offering exercise advice around what to do and when to avoid certain activities, which saves confusion & money, putting you in control.
- Empowerment – how to care for yourself at home (sleep improvement & pacing of activities for energy conservation).
Your Osteo is also trained to recognise other symptoms & when to refer you to your gynaecologist / GP or recommend shared care for your overall wellbeing.
Research shows that Osteopathic manual therapy can improve the quality of life of women suffering with endometriosis related pain³ and I have seen the benefits in clinic.
If you’re ready to learn how to manage your endo pain & related symptoms, for a happier womanhood or fertility journey, please click the link to our osteopathy page here & book a free, no obligation, 15 minute chat for more information.
Yours in health,
Dr Jacqui Quinn
Osteopath
Understanding Endometriosis video: https://youtu.be/GfrgbtXRCHw
- Australian government department of health and aged care, (2024). What we’re doing about endometriosis. https://www.health.gov.au/topics/chronic-conditions/what-were-doing-about-chronic-conditions/what-were-doing-about-endometriosis
- The conversation journal, (2020). 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis. So why does it take so long to diagnose? theconversation.com/1-in-10-women-are-affected-by-endometriosis-so-why-does-it-take-so-long-to-diagnose-141803#:~:text=We%20believe%20in%20the%20free%20flow%20of%20information&text=Endometriosis%20is%20a%20debilitating%2C%20chronic,does%20it%20take%20so%20long?
- Ruffini N, D’Alessandro G, Pimpinella A, Galli M, Galeotti T, Cerritelli F, Tramontano M. (2022). The Role of Osteopathic Care in Gynaecology and Obstetrics: An Updated Systematic Review. Healthcare. 10(8):1566. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10081566
