March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. A condition that affects the lives of many women, yet is still not well understood. Pain, fatigue, digestive problems, and fertility can be all part of this complex condition.
Physiotherapy can be an important part of supportive care, helping to relieve discomfort and improve quality of life.
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus. Most often in the pelvic area, but it can also appear elsewhere in the body.
This tissue responds to hormonal changes during the cycle, just like the uterus, causing inflammation, pain, and the gradual formation of adhesions. These can be the source of long-term problems.
How endometriosis presents
The typical symptom is pain
Most common:
- Severe menstrual pain
- Pain during sex
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Difficulty with digestion or bowel movements
- Fatigue
Endometriosis can be associated with difficulty getting pregnant, but this is not the case for all woman.
How physiotherapy can help
Physiotherapy is not a cure for the disease itself, but it can significantly help alleviate its symptoms.
Pelvic floor care
Women with endometriosis often have increased tension in the pelvic floor muscles.
Targeted treatment helps:
- Release painful points
- Reduce pain during menstruation and sex
- Improve body awareness
Visceral therapy
Gentle manual techniques can help improve the mobility of organs in the abdominal cavity and reduce tension in the connective structures.
This can lead to pain relief, improved digestion and overall comfort.
Holistic approach to the body
The therapy also includes work with posture, breathing and tension in the lumbar, hip and rib areas.
The goal is to reduce overload in the body and support its natural balance.
Endometriosis and quality of life
Endometriosis is a complex disease that affects not only the body, but also the psyche of a woman.
Collaboration between multiple experts in gynecology, physiotherapy, or other supportive approches is important.
The goal of physiotherapy is to help woman:
- Understand their bodies better
- Relieve pain
- Improve daily functioning
Because even small changes can have a big impact on the quality of life.
Individual and sensitive approach
Every woman experiences endometriosis differently. That is why it is important to choose an individual approach and cooperate within the framework of comprehensive care.
At SPINEZIO physiotherapy, we offer professional examinations and therapy focused on pelvic floor problems and chronic pain.
The goal is not only to alleviate symptoms, but to support the overall function of the body and quality of life.
Author of the article:
Mgr. Michaela Horká, physiotherapist SPINEZIO
