How many people with endometriosis use Physiotherapy to relieve their symptoms?
40,10% of people with endometriosis have already tried Physiotherapy to relieve endometriosis in our survey.
28,76% of them find that Physiotherapy very helpful.
The following table shows the endometriosis remedy Physiotherapy among people with endometriosis. The scale ranges from 1 (not helpful at all) to 5 (very helpful).
| Rating | Percent | Count |
|---|---|---|
| not helpful at all | 8,15% | 57 |
| hardly helpful | 13,45% | 94 |
| slightly helpful | 21,89% | 153 |
| helpful | 27,75% | 194 |
| very helpful | 28,76% | 201 |
Physiotherapy is a widely used component of multimodal pain therapy, especially in endometriosis. Persistent tension and stress, for example due to frequent or chronic pain, can lead to muscle tightness in the body. This, in turn, can cause pain or limit the musculoskeletal system. Unconsciously, your body may adopt a protective posture, which can, for example, lead to malalignment in the hip area. Closely related pelvic floor symptoms can also be addressed with physiotherapeutic treatment. Relaxation techniques for the affected musculature can provide relief in such cases. Positive effects are also seen for bladder and digestive symptoms. You can also be supported by a physiotherapist before and after surgery, such as a laparoscopy.
Typically, a session begins with an assessment of your symptoms and your general condition, followed by a physical examination. The treatment itself can draw on many different approaches. Medical massage and manual therapies (e.g., trigger point stimulation) are part of physiotherapy, as is instruction in exercises. At its core, physiotherapy aims to empower you with self-management. Physiotherapists provide you with strengthening, mobilization, or stretching exercises that you can continue at home on your own. When performed correctly, such training is health‑promoting and does not overstrain or harm your body. In this way, physiotherapy can have particularly sustainable and long‑lasting effects.
As a rule, it is also covered by health insurance, and you can receive a prescription from your doctor. However, be aware: not all health insurers recognize endometriosis as an indication for prescribed physiotherapy. Prescriptions usually include six sessions of 20 minutes each. In some cases, you can even obtain 40‑minute appointments. Just speak to your doctor about it. By the way, there are also physiotherapists who specialize in women’s health. They are naturally more likely to be familiar with endometriosis and its associated symptoms.
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