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Saint George, UT

I have read that pelvic flooring exercises are really helpful for endometriosis. Would you reccomend them or any other form of exercise?

June 30, 2018
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Pelvic floor therapy can be very helpful, but what exercises one should do is really individualized because the pelvic floor issues are so different for everyone. Personally, I found that strengthening my glutes and core through general physical therapy was very helpful in alleviating a lot of my back pain. I really like strength training. You'll want to avoid exercises that shorten your abdominal muscles (sit ups, crunches). I don't know if any of that is helpful, but hopefully you'll find what works for you.

July 1, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I found Pilates which incorporates a lot of pelvic floor work helped me so much. I find core excersizes so helpful also, as I find when my core is stronger everything just feels better and my bloat isn't as bad.

July 2, 2018
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I agree with Shannon, I would go see a pelvic floor physiotherapist to find out what exactly you should be doing with regards to your pelvic floor. Me personally mine was way too tight so it needed to b stretched out, not exercised, but the physiotherapist will help with that too.

July 1, 2018

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