Endometriosis
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, causing significant pain and impacting quality of life. Our women’s health physiotherapists provide specialized care to help manage symptoms and improve function.
Understanding Endometriosis
What Happens
- Endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus
- Causes inflammation and pain
- Can affect multiple organs
- Often leads to pelvic floor dysfunction
- May cause adhesions and scar tissue
Common Locations
- Ovaries
- Fallopian tubes
- Pelvic cavity lining
- Bowel
- Bladder
- Rarely: diaphragm, lungs
How Physiotherapy Helps
Pain Management
- Reduce pelvic floor muscle tension
- Address secondary musculoskeletal pain
- Improve pain coping strategies
- Reduce central sensitization
- Manage flare-ups
Functional Improvement
- Restore normal movement patterns
- Improve posture and alignment
- Enhance daily function
- Support return to activities
- Optimize quality of life
Treatment Approach
Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Release overactive pelvic floor muscles
- Reduce trigger points
- Improve muscle coordination
- Address painful intercourse
- Manage bladder and bowel symptoms
Manual Therapy
- Gentle abdominal massage
- Scar tissue mobilization
- Visceral manipulation
- Myofascial release
- Joint mobilization for associated pain
Exercise Therapy
- Gentle stretching programs
- Core stability exercises
- Yoga and Pilates
- Breathing exercises
- Graded activity programs
Education and Self-Management
- Understanding pain mechanisms
- Pacing strategies
- Stress management
- Sleep hygiene
- Dietary considerations
Multidisciplinary Care
We work alongside:
- Gynecologists
- Pain specialists
- Psychologists
- Dietitians
- Other healthcare providers
Expected Outcomes
With physiotherapy treatment:
- Reduced pain intensity
- Improved daily function
- Better management strategies
- Enhanced quality of life
- Reduced reliance on medication
- Improved sexual function
When to Seek Treatment
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Painful periods affecting daily life
- Pain with intercourse
- Associated musculoskeletal pain
- Pre/post surgical management
