This life-size clay replica of a healthy uterus weighs about 4 ounces. During menstruation, the uterus doubles to 8 ounces, and at menopause, it becomes just a little smaller, at 3 ounces. During pregnancy, this amazing muscle stretches to about the size of a watermelon.
There are 14 ligaments that support the uterus in the front and the back of the body. The uterus is like the master puzzle piece of a female pelvis. Whenever you’re moving, your uterus is moving with you. The uterus is revered as a temple of female power and creativity. Throughout life, including accidents, falls, and surgeries such as cesarean, the uterus can shift out of balance, and when it does, you may feel off-balance, emotionally, too.
Painful periods can be a key sign of a displaced uterus. Other symptoms include brown blood during menstruation, frequent UTIs, low back pain, and painful intercourse.
The good news is that through abdominal therapy, we can often help organs find more optimal positioning while also improving the flow of the body, thereby promoting better health. After receiving my first abdominal treatment in 2010, I noticed a significant difference in my very next period and subsequent cycles. Many of my clients notice positive changes quickly, too.
Hysterectomy is the ultimate displacement of a uterus. People who have had their uterus removed benefit greatly from abdominal therapy, which can prevent conditions of congestion in the pelvis, including constipation. If you don’t have cancer but are considering a hysterectomy, abdominal therapy might resolve symptoms associated with a displaced uterus without the need for invasive surgery.
This blog is not intended as medical advice. The ideas shared here come from my continued training in the lineage of Dr. Rosita Arvigo and my experience working with clients. I also teach my clients self-massage to continue the benefits of abdominal therapy at home.