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Mayo Foundation for Medical Research:  Normally the uterus leans slightly over the bladder in the center of the pelvis, about one and a half inches above the pubic bone . It is held in this position by muscles, the vaginal wall and ligaments that attach it to the back, front, and sides of the pelvis. Uterine ligaments are made to stretch to accommodate a growing fetus inside and to move freely when the bladder or bowel is full. The ligaments and muscles can weaken and loosen, causing the uterus to fall downward, forward, backward or to either side.A uterus in any of these positions is called tilted or prolapsed. 

Modern medicine has little or nothing to offer women with this problem. Options may include using the birth control pill, muscle relaxants, or surgery and women are generally told, "your uterus is tipped, but that is normal and don't worry about it." Yet women have a laundry list of physical and emotional symptoms that can be addressed and prevented with these simple, noninvasive massage techniques. 

When reproductive organs shift, they can constrict normal flow of blood and lymph, and disrupt nerve connections. Just a few extra ounces sitting on blood and lymph vessels can cause havoc throughout the different systems in the body. By shifting the uterus back into place, homeostasis, or the natural balance of the body, is restored in the pelvic area and the surrounding organs. Toxins are flushed and nutrients that help to tone tissue and balance hormones are restored to normal order. This is essential for healthy pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

Old adhesions from invasive treatments to the pelvic and abdominal area, including fibroid tumors, endometriosis, and cesarean delivery have been reported to diminish significantly when addressed this massage. In addition, digestion, urinary and bladder problems can be helped.

Practitioners of The Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy report that many common health care symptoms are alleviated by these techniques. Organ functions are supported and enhanced.This list contains the most common symptoms that are improved by incorporating this holistic modality into ones holistic health care.

For Women:
•    Displaced or prolapsed uterus and or bladder
•    Painful periods and ovulation
•    Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation
•    Bladder or yeast infections
•    Miscarriages, difficult pregnancies
•    Endometriosis
•    Peri menopause, menopausal symptoms
•    Infertility
•    PMS/Depression with menstruation
•    Ovarian cysts
•    Uterine fibroids
•    Abnormal uterine bleeding
•    Enhances Pregnancy, aids in labor and delivery 

More about The Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy  *Text adopted from Dr. Rosita Arvigo, www.arvigomassage.com The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage are offered as a supportive modality to enhance health and wellness, and are not meant as an entire approach to health care. If you have any serious medical conditions, please consult your health care provider first.