How many people with endometriosis use Relaxation exercises to relieve their symptoms?
69,71% of people with endometriosis have already tried Relaxation exercises to relieve endometriosis in our survey.
20,25% of them find that Relaxation exercises very helpful.
The following table shows the endometriosis remedy Relaxation exercises 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% | 99 |
| hardly helpful | 15,97% | 194 |
| slightly helpful | 29,55% | 359 |
| helpful | 26,09% | 317 |
| very helpful | 20,25% | 246 |
Frequent pain also means stress for your body. This can manifest as muscle tension, fatigue, or psychological tension. All of this, in turn, can worsen pain, and the vicious cycle is set in motion. A simple yet effective way to counter this is relaxation exercises. You can use them for acute relief or practice them regularly, and they have been shown to improve quality of life. It is no surprise that many people with endometriosis make use of this.
One of the simplest exercises is guided imagery. With its help, you can transport yourself to a pleasant place in stressful situations. You do not need much experience for this. For example, you might think of a wonderfully relaxed day on vacation: you were at the beach, your feet in the sand, and a light breeze on your face. With guided imagery, you try to re-create all of these sensations. Breathing exercises are also very effective. Deep abdominal (diaphragmatic) breathing can have a dual benefit for some people with endometriosis. It is also particularly suitable for beginners. Lying down, gently place your hands on your lower abdomen. Try to breathe into this area so deeply that your hands rise with each inhalation and fall with each exhalation. This relaxes both your nervous system and the tense structures in this region. Deep abdominal breathing can be especially relieving for pelvic pain.
If you struggle more with anxiety or panic attacks, you can try the so-called Box Breathing. To do this, imagine a simple square that you trace mentally during the four parts of the breathing technique. Then, as you inhale, silently count to four and hold your breath for four counts. Next, exhale for four counts and hold your breath again for four counts. You should now be back at the starting point of your square. Repeat this for a few minutes. To begin, it is best to use a suitable audio file that explains the sequence and counts for you.
There is also progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, meditation, and more. It is best to try a few and decide which technique is most effective for you. All relaxation exercises have in common that they are best practiced initially in a quiet and comfortable environment. Later, you can use them in a targeted way in stressful or frightening situations. In addition, if possible, give yourself a brief moment after each exercise. This allows the relaxation to take full effect and last longer for you.
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