Can Acupuncture Help Period Pain? What Clinicians Need to Know

Breeze Academy · Jun 18, 2026 · 7m

Can acupuncture help with period pain? 🤔Many people experience significant discomfort every month, impacting work, exercise, sleep, and day-to-day activities. In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl Clarkson shares a simple acupuncture protocol that can be used to support people experiencing period pain (dysmenorrhoea).We explore:✅ The role of acupuncture in managing period pain✅ A simple 4-point acupuncture protocol✅ When to consider adding Large Intestine 4 for pain relief✅ Treatment timing and frequency✅ Acupressure techniques patients can use at home✅ When to review, progress or stop…