uterine position Archives - Alignment Monkey

Fertility Massage

by Barbara Horsley | Oct 15, 2019 | abdominal adhesions, endometriosis, Happy Uterus, Painful periods, SIBO, uterine position

In the Mastering Your Fertility podcast episode 49 Dr. Haylee, a licensed naturopath, and Kristin, a certified nutritionist interview me about how abdominal massage and visceral manipulation can improve quality of life and fertility for women. This is a great episode... READ MORE

Ovarian Cysts

by Barbara Horsley | Aug 31, 2018 | Happy Uterus, ovaries, uterine position | 1 comment

As a manual therapist, I treat people and their tissues, not their medical conditions. I work in partnership with people by using a listening touch and working with the body’s own intelligence. You’re more than your symptoms. As a manual therapist, my goal... READ MORE

Dyspareunia: Painful Sexual Intercourse

by Barbara Horsley | Jun 5, 2018 | abdominal adhesions, Bladder, endometriosis, Happy Uterus, Painful periods, uterine position | 7 comments

There are many reasons for dyspareunia: painful sexual intercourse. Knowing whether the pain happens cyclically or noncyclically, with certain sexual positions, just at the beginning of penetration, or only with deep penetration can help you and your doctor figure out the root cause of your pain. In this article, I cover possible causes and appropriate therapies.

Uterine Ligaments

by Barbara Horsley | Dec 8, 2016 | Alignment, fertility, Happy Uterus, Painful periods, pelvic floor, uterine position | 5 comments

In this article, I teach you about uterine ligaments and why uterine ligaments and uterine position are so important.
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The Dance Of The Uteri

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 26, 2016 | Classes, Happy Uterus, uterine position

The uterus must be mobile for proper physiological function. When the uterus is fixed in one position fibrosis of the ligaments can result and impair local circulation. When circulation is impaired, the cells won’t get proper nutrients (oxygen), and acidity, pain, and cell death will follow. There are 3 main types of movements the uterus exhibits (that I know of). Mobility, motility, and contractions…4 if counting the Ute Suit Shuffle.

Anteflexed Tipped Uterus

by Barbara Horsley | Apr 3, 2015 | Bladder, Happy Uterus, uterine position

The following video is a demonstration of anteflexed, tipped uterus, and how a tipped uterus can affect the bladder. “The bladder, uterus, and rectum are physically and functionally related. Incontinence, cystitis, or cystalgia are often due to uterine malpositioning of three types: uterine anteversion and anteflextion: the body and to a lesser extent the cervix press hard against the bladder, increasing bladder pressure at

Is Your Anteflexed Uterus Pissing Off Your Bladder?

by Barbara Horsley | Feb 6, 2014 | Alignment, Bladder, Happy Belly, Happy Uterus, uterine position | 1 comment

Anteverted uterus and anteflexed uterus: the body of the uterus and to a lesser extent the cervix press hard against the bladder, increasing bladder pressure at the expense of sphincter pressure.

Retroverted Uterus a Natural Solution

by Barbara Horsley | Jun 5, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Uterus, uterine position | 202 comments

A retroverted uterus is when the uterus is tipped back. In this article, I explain the symptoms of a tipped uterus, its causes, and how they can be corrected.