What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis occurs when tissue that is similar to tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus. This tissue commonly forms adhesions to pelvic organs including the bowel, bladder, ureter and kidneys. Sometimes symptoms can be managed with hormonal birth control, however the gold standard for treating endometriosis is through excision surgery with an excision specialist.
Symptoms of endometriosis include:
Symptoms of endometriosis include:
- Debilitatingly painful periods
- Excessive menstrual bleeding
- Painful intercourse
- Difficulty with bowel movements and urination
- Abdominal bloating
- Infertility
How can pelvic floor PT help with managing symptoms of endometriosis?Pelvic floor therapy aims to reduce symptoms associated with endometriosis by targeting muscle tension, joint restrictions and pelvic organ restriction that could be affected by adhesions due to endometriosis.
Pelvic floor therapists provide hand-on manual treatments, individualized exercises and discuss lifestyle modifications in order to reduce flares, manage symptoms and reduce muscle tension. |
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"I was devastated when the doctors only solution was to take a medicine every day at 29 years old! I’m so glad I did my own research and found Vivid. Even after my first two sessions, I already am feeling relief from my symptoms. "
What is the Vivid difference?
At Vivid Women’s Health your Doctor of Physical Therapy will:
- Find the root cause of your symptoms.
- Address how your pelvic floor is functioning with your whole body; it isn't just Kegels.
- Treat your for one-hour with hands on treatments.
- Be with you one-on-one for the entire session; no aides or techs.
- Treat you with compassion in a private, stress free environment.