Osteopathy can help bring the body back into balance and thus improve the natural conditions for conception. Through targeted manual techniques, blockages are released, blood circulation is enhanced, and hormonal balance is positively influenced – in a holistic and mindful way.
Fertility & Osteopathy
An unfulfilled desire to have children is often caused by physical blockages such as scars, adhesions, or misalignments in the pelvic area. Injuries, surgeries, or stress can impair the mobility of pelvic organs and reduce blood flow – both of which are important factors for fertility.
In osteopathy, we specifically treat these blockages to promote organ mobility and restore the flow of energy. Misalignments of the coccyx or sacrum, which weaken the pelvic floor, can be corrected to help support fertility.
Using special tests such as the Coutre Test (listening test), we examine potential energy deficiencies in the affected organs and provide individualized treatment. Our experience shows that osteopathy can be a natural and supportive path toward successful family planning.
Possible Causes of an Unfulfilled Desire to Have Children
- Falls and accidents
- Sports injuries, e.g., skiing or horseback riding
- Abdominal or pelvic surgery, e.g., appendectomy
- Medical procedures, e.g., endoscopy
- Stress
- Emotional and/or psychological trauma
- Tilting or misalignment of pelvic organs, the coccyx, or sacrum
- Infections, such as ovarian inflammation, bladder infections, or kidney infections
Emotional Blockages and Fertility
If a psychological or traumatic experience is the cause behind years of trying to conceive, I recommend a combined treatment of craniosacral therapy and clinical hypnosis. This helps restore inner balance and create space for a child within daily life. Many people are so stressed, rushing from one practitioner to the next, or from session to business trip to social event. In such cases, the first step is to simply find rest. Osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, and clinical hypnosis have proven very effective over the years.
Treatment Methods
For the causes and effects mentioned above, osteopathic treatment can help restore mobility, improve organ function, and enhance organ health. Adhesions can be released, pelvic organs returned to their physiological positions, and tissues brought into harmony. In addition, osteopathic treatments can positively influence the interaction between the pituitary gland and the gonads.
We have also recently introduced Thai yoga massages, which can help lower stress levels.
Clinical Experience
As with other alternative treatment approaches, the effects of osteopathy on infertility also have their limits. This is due in part to interactions with other underlying health conditions, individual lifestyle factors (e.g., stress, eating habits, alcohol, nicotine, etc.), and a variety of influences that are only partially understood.
Nevertheless, there are numerous positive case reports and several osteopathic master’s thesis that support its effectiveness in this area. As an example, I would like to quote internationally renowned osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral from his book: "Visceral Osteopathy in Gynecology":
"It is safe to assume that the mobility of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus can be improved through osteopathic treatment, allowing an egg and sperm to meet under more favorable conditions."
Many osteopaths from English-speaking countries also confirm the positive impact of osteopathy on fertility. Some even collaborate with well-known fertility clinics. The aforementioned osteopath J.-P. Barral shares examples of patients who were treated osteopathically for back pain and then unexpectedly became pregnant after years of unsuccessful attempts. One last quote from his book:
"We also believe that the local stimulation of the pelvic organs through osteopathic treatment stimulates the local nerve structures. This, in turn, activates the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, leading to a positive stimulation of the hormonal regulation systems for the female reproductive organs."
Through mechanical osteopathic treatment, the entire body can regain its balance – both mechanically and energetically. Blood circulation to the reproductive organs, uterus, and ovaries has been shown to improve.
