An Integrative Approach to managing Endometriosis and PCOS... Part 2

This is part of a series of blogs to record Chloe’s experience of how an Integrative Approach can support clients to manage symptoms of endometriosis and pcos. I am very grateful to Chloe for agreeing to document her experience. Amy

Session Two – Cycle Day 9

Symptoms pre session: 

Pain level – minimum. Slight backache and mild pelvic pain. 

This week, Amy wanted to work on resetting my hormones and regulating my cycle. She went through the endometriosis protocol again; this time trying to restore hormonal balance and further regulate my cycle. 

This time I was able to enjoy the process more as I wasn’t in much pain. I was able to fully relax and enjoy the session. I couldn’t believe how someone pressing on points on my feet could have such a direct connection to other parts of my body! As Amy was pressing down the inside of my foot, I felt a lovely tingling sensation down my back – she explained this was because she was working on the spinal section of my foot. It was absolutely mind blowing!

After this session, I felt great. I felt relaxed yet energised and slept very well that night. The following morning, I had some mild cramping in my lower pelvic region. This wouldn’t be a normal occurrence for me on this cycle day. It was very mild, but I was definitely aware of it. I didn’t need any pain relief. 

The week following this I yet again seen a huge improvement with my gut and when needing to empty my bowel or bladder. Usually this continues to be very painful.

So how can reflexology work to regulate your hormones and cycle? How can it be used to treat endometriosis? 

I’m a huge sceptic when it comes to things like this, but as I feel it working, I want to learn a bit more about it. 

Below is an abstract taken from www.reproductivereflexologists.com on how reflexology can help endometriosis.

REPROFLEXOLOGY TREATMENT FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS

The most effective time to treat endometriosis is during the bleed, when the lesions will be most active and so treatment can clear stagnation and debris in the system. It is also the most useful time to manage any associated pain.

What to feel

Reflex points of affected organs will feel like soft extended lesions around the reflex points. These organs are most likely to be the ovaries, uterus, Fallopian tubes, bladder and rectum. The reflex points themselves can feel spongy and indistinct; the lesions can range in size from very small pockets to large extended affected areas.

Treatment protocol

Use the Endometriosis protocols during the bleed and as part of each weekly treatment, followed by the relevant weekly treatment.

If you are interested in finding out more about how Reproflexology or an Integrative approach can support you to manage your hormone and reproductive health, why not arrange a time when we can chat. Amy