Acupuncture for Period Pain in Cromwell: How TCM Can Help You Feel Better Every Month
Let’s be real—period pain is not just “normal.” If your monthly cycle leaves you curled up in pain, exhausted, or feeling like a completely different person, your body is telling you something is out of balance.
At The Recovery Project in Cromwell, we take a whole-body approach to menstrual health using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture. Instead of just masking the pain, we focus on treating the root cause, helping you feel better every month. And the best part? Your treatment is unique to you.
What Type of Period Pain Do You Have?
Not all period pain is the same. In TCM acupuncture, different symptoms point to different imbalances. Recognising your pattern can help us tailor your treatment for the best results.
🔥 Intense, stabbing cramps that make you double over?
This is often a sign of Blood Stagnation, meaning your circulation isn’t flowing properly. Pain may be worse just before your period, with dark, clotted blood when you do start bleeding.
🌬️ Aching, dragging pain that lingers even after your period?
This could be Qi and Blood Deficiency, where your body struggles to rebuild after your cycle. You might feel weak, dizzy, or drained, needing extra rest to recover.
🌊 Heavy, bloated, crampy feeling with swelling and breast tenderness?
Sounds like Dampness and Qi Stagnation, where your body holds onto excess fluids, leaving you feeling sluggish, foggy, and uncomfortable.
❄️ Cold, deep pain that’s worse in winter or with cold drinks?
This points to Cold in the Uterus, which can make your period slow, painful, and clotty. You might even get relief from heat packs, warm drinks, or movement.
How Can Acupuncture Help with Period Pain?
At The Recovery Project in Cromwell, our TCM acupuncture treatments work by restoring balance in your body and helping your cycle flow the way it’s supposed to. Each treatment is personalised, but here’s what you can expect:
✅ Regulating blood flow – Acupuncture helps reduce clots and stagnation, easing those sharp, stabbing cramps.
✅ Relaxing the nervous system – By calming stress and tension, acupuncture can ease PMS, irritability, and mood swings.
✅ Reducing inflammation – Chronic pain and bloating often come from inflammation. Acupuncture helps bring it down naturally.
✅ Balancing hormones – Whether your cycle is too long, too short, or just unpredictable, acupuncture supports your body's natural rhythm.
Your Treatment, Your Journey
No two menstrual cycles are the same, which means your treatment won’t be either. At The Recovery Project, our acupuncturist will look at the bigger picture—your digestion, sleep, energy levels, and stress—to create a treatment plan tailored to you.
Many patients notice changes within the first few cycles, with less pain, better energy, and an easier period overall.
Book Your Acupuncture Treatment in Cromwell
If you’re tired of relying on painkillers or just “pushing through” every month, acupuncture at The Recovery Project might be the change your body needs.
📅 Book your first session today and start feeling better—every month.
