Help alleviate your symptoms of endometriosis.
Often if you’ve heard of pelvic floor physical therapy, kegels are likely the first thing that pops into your mind. The second is how will that help my endo? Good news for you, pelvic PT is so much more than just squeezing your pelvic floor muscles and hoping to improve strength.
Symptoms of endometriosis are due in part to the chronic inflammatory process which can cause persistent muscular tightening and consequential abdominal, back and pelvic floor dysfunctions. If persistent pain is present, it can cause changes to muscle length, tone, and affect the body’s posture.
This is where PT comes in and can help in a number of ways:
- pain reduction with manual therapy techniques, possibly including dry needling
- lengthen and retrain muscles of the pelvis, hips, low back and abdomen
- relaxation skills to help maintain the full range of motion.
Manual therapy plays a role in restoring motility of internal organs that can be affected by endo adhesions or surgery. Once pain and mobility have improved, PT can help restore overall coordination and strength so that a patient can return to function and LIFE. As physical therapists, we can also connect you with a healthcare team that specializes in endometriosis and pelvic pain rehabilitation.