Can pelvic physical therapy help with Endometriosis?
Learn how pelvic floor physical therapy can help manage endometriosis symptoms.
Have you been diagnosed with endometriosis? Did you know pelvic floor physical therapy can help with this? Endometriosis is defined as having endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus which can result in pain.
These endometrial lesions may produce acyclical or cyclical pain patterns in the body. These patterns of pain can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, bladder and bowel dysfunction, such as burning with voiding, or pain before and during bowel movements. There can be abdominal and pelvic bloating and resulting local and generalized inflammation. This can lead to inflammation and irritation to the nerves in the pelvic and abdominal cavity or anywhere these lesions are located. There is often infertility, fear, and loss of the desired lifestyle.
Endometriosis and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Often times endometriosis is commonly associated with pelvic floor dysfunction. Chronic inflammation of the endometrial tissue can cause severe pelvic and abdominal pain. This can lead to excessive tightening of the pelvic floor muscles.
Common signs of pelvic floor dysfunction:
pain in the back, hips, and sacroiliac joint
difficulty emptying the bladder
urinary frequency, burning, or pain
constipation or diarrhea
painful bowel movements and fecal incontinence
painful sex
inability to tolerate a speculum during a gynecological exam
pain with wearing tampons.
Physical Therapy Treatment of Endometriosis
Pelvic floor physical therapy helps by educating, supporting, and providing access to the latest evidence for the physical lifestyle treatment of endometriosis. It helps the body learn how to recognize pain from endometriosis and then teaches physical coping strategies to assist in mitigating that pain. It also teaches relaxation methods, deep breathing exercises and also helps with pelvic decongestion by stimulating the lymph system.
Ready to schedule your appointment?
Our physical therapists in St. Geoge, UT have advanced, specialized training in the management and treatment of symptoms and dysfunction associated with pelvic organ prolapse. We are devoted to providing one-to-one care with individualized treatment programs in a peaceful and supportive environment.
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