Endometriosis and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: How Physiotherapy Can Help Pelvic Pain
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Living with endometriosis can mean dealing with pelvic pain, painful periods, discomfort during intercourse, and changes in bladder or bowel function. While physiotherapy does not treat or cure endometriosis itself, endometriosis and pelvic floor physiotherapy can work together as part of a multidisciplinary approach to managing symptoms and improving daily function.
What Is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can contribute to inflammation, pain, scarring, and adhesions.
Common symptoms may include:
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Painful periods
Pain during or after intercourse
Pain with bowel movements or urination
Lower back or hip pain
Abdominal bloating
Pelvic pressure or muscle tension
Symptoms can vary significantly from person to person.
How Are Endometriosis and the Pelvic Floor Connected?
Persistent pelvic pain can cause the pelvic floor muscles to tighten and become overactive as the body attempts to protect the painful area.
Over time, this muscle guarding may contribute to additional pain, difficulty relaxing the pelvic floor, painful intercourse, and bladder or bowel symptoms.
This is where endometriosis and pelvic floor physiotherapy may be connected.
How Can Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Help Endometriosis?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy focuses on the musculoskeletal components that may be contributing to symptoms.
Depending on your individual assessment, treatment may include:
Pelvic floor muscle relaxation and retraining
Manual therapy
Breathing and pressure-management techniques
Hip, pelvic and lower-back mobility
Postural correction
Scar and soft-tissue mobility when appropriate
Personalized exercises and education
The goal is to reduce unnecessary muscle tension, improve movement and help you manage symptoms more effectively.
When Should You Consider Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
Consider an assessment if endometriosis is accompanied by persistent pelvic pain, painful intercourse, pelvic floor tightness, lower-back or hip discomfort, or bowel and bladder symptoms.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy does not replace medical treatment for endometriosis. Instead, it can complement care from your physician, gynecologist, or other healthcare providers.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at Uniphysio & Associates
At Uniphysio & Associates Physiotherapy in Oakville, pelvic floor physiotherapy is provided in a private, one-on-one setting with treatment tailored to your symptoms, goals, and comfort level.
If endometriosis is affecting your comfort, movement, or quality of life, a pelvic floor physiotherapy assessment may help identify the musculoskeletal factors contributing to your symptoms.
Endometriosis can be complex. Your care should be individualized too.
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