Physiotherapy Options in Endometriosis

• What to do after a diagnosis of endometriosis?

• How can a multidisciplinary approach be used to reduce pain and improve bodily function?

You Have Been Diagnosed with Endometriosis... What Will You Do Now?

Now that you have a definitive diagnosis, you will probably want to start treatment. While there is no definitive cure for endometriosis, there are many treatment options that can help reduce pain and improve bodily function. In most cases, treatment will need to be multidisciplinary and will likely involve a combination of medication, pelvic floor physical therapist, functional nutritional support, and surgery. Don't be intimidated, these will help improve your quality of life as long as you work with the right people.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Can Help With Endometriosis Symptoms

Since chronic pelvic pain is a common part of endometriosis Many patients can or should be referred to a pelvic floor physical therapist. Pelvic floor physical therapists can help improve bodily function and reduce symptoms and pain related to urinary, bowel and sexual function. Here are some of the ways it can help:

• Examination of the connective tissues of the lower abdomen, glutes, and inner thighs to determine if there is tissue restriction

• Internal pelvic examination to determine if the patient has appropriate motor control, muscle strength, and mobility of the pelvic floor muscles

• Myofascial examination of external tissues that can cause pain and limited function relaxation

• Trigger point relaxation methods in pelvic floor muscles that may affect urine, bowel or sexual function

• Proper defecation to reduce pressure on the pelvic floor mechanics and behavioral training of voiding habits

• Pain control and possible myofascial pelvic pain manual therapy methods

• Restoration of muscle control with biofeedback device learning

• Loosening methods for the body and the pelvic floor

• Breathing exercises

• Yoga and other forms of exercise

Although there is no definitive cure for endometriosis, more There is hope for good function and pain reduction and control. Treatment should be patient-specific and take into account the individual symptoms and goals of each patient. Often this requires a multidisciplinary approach. First of all, your gynecologist will be the first person you should talk to. However, diagnosis and treatment may need to include an endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, pelvic floor physiotherapist, functional dietitian.

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