Condition · Women's Health
Endometriosis
How Myofascial Release addresses it, and what to expect.
Endometriosis is a medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, called endometrium, grows outside the uterus. This tissue can be found on various pelvic organs, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining the pelvis. In some rare cases, endometrial tissue may even spread beyond the pelvic region. The exact cause of endometriosis is not fully understood. Key features of endometriosis include, pain, menstrual irregularities, infertility, painful intercourse, gastrointestinal symptoms, and bladder symptoms.
Why fascia is involved
Endometriosis creates adhesions, and adhesions live in fascia.
Endometriosis causes inflammation wherever the tissue grows, and inflammation causes the fascia around the ovaries, uterus, bowel and bladder to thicken and stick together. These adhesions are a major source of the pain, the bloating, the painful periods and intercourse, and the fertility challenges that come with the condition, and they can persist even after surgery has removed the lesions.
Myofascial Release does not treat the endometrial tissue itself; it works on the restrictions and adhesions that endometriosis leaves behind. Gentle, sustained pressure to the abdomen, pelvis, hips and lower back restores mobility between organs and calms the nervous system. Many women use it alongside their medical care to reduce daily pain and recover more fully after surgery.
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