Which technique is NOT one of the listed OMM methods for dysmenorrhea?

• A. Sacral rocking and balancing
• B. Ischial tuberosity spread
• C. Ischiorectal fossa release
• D. Thoracic lymphatic pump

Answer: (A)

In osteopathic approaches to dysmenorrhea, the emphasis is on improving pelvic circulation, relaxing the pelvic floor, and promoting lymphatic drainage to ease menstrual pain. Ischial tuberosity spread helps release fascia and muscles around the pelvic outlet, reducing posterior pelvic floor tension. Ischiorectal fossa release targets the tissues in the ischiorectal space to relieve pelvic floor hypertonicity. Thoracic lymphatic pump aids drainage from the pelvic region, helping to lessen edema and inflammatory factors that can aggravate pain. Sacral rocking and balancing, while valuable for sacral dysfunction and overall sacral motion, is not typically listed as a standard method specifically described for dysmenorrhea in these materials. So the technique that isn’t part of the listed methods is sacral rocking and balancing.