Period Pain, Endometriosis and Physiotherapy At Life Ready Yokine

Physiotherapy is an important part of the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of period pain (dysmenorrhoea) and endometriosis.

Symptoms of endometriosis

• Pain in the abdomen or pelvic region that can be cyclical or extend into before or after menstruation
• Pain with sexual intercourse (also known as dyspareunia)
• Pain related to bladder and bowel urges and emptying
• Urinary frequency, changes to urine flow and difficulty emptying the bladder
• Bowel frequency or constipation or difficulty starting or finishing defecation
• Pain referring into the back, buttock, groin or legs
• Difficulty inserting or removing tampons
• Pain with vaginal examination such as internal ultrasound or cervical screening tests

Where can I find help?

We have several pelvic health physiotherapists who have completed post graduate training in women’s health and who have a thorough understanding and a particular skillset to help you. Our Yokine, Midland, Warwick and Busselton locations all offer pelvic floor physiotherapy.

Please note: To make an appointment concerning period pain and endometriosis management, please book a women’s health physiotherapy consultation. If you would like to discuss your appointment agenda before you visit the clinic, please give our friendly team a call on 9440 3443.

How can pelvic health physiotherapy help with endometriosis?

Women with endometriosis often develop tension in their abdominal and pelvic floor muscles because of the chronic pain associated with it. Our experienced pelvic health physiotherapists can assess your pain symptoms and test your muscles to determine if they are contributing to your pain symptoms.

Physiotherapy treatment may include:

• Abdominal and visceral massage
• Pelvic floor muscle relaxation techniques
• Breathing strategies
• Pelvic pain specific stretches
• Advice regarding types of exercise
• TENS prescription
• Bladder pain management
• Bowel education and strategies to ease defecation
• Vaginal dilator and/or vibrator therapy
• Pain education and neuroscience