Endometriosis Awareness Month: You Are Not Alone
Endometriosis Awareness Month: You Are Not Alone 🫶
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women and individuals assigned female at birth during their reproductive years. Despite how common it is, endometriosis is often misunderstood, underdiagnosed, or dismissed.
At My PT 2 Go Physical Therapy Clinic, we want you to know: your pain is real, and you have options for support.
What Is Endometriosis? 🎗️
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This tissue can attach to structures such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, bowel, and pelvic sidewalls. Because this tissue responds to hormonal changes, it can lead to inflammation, irritation, scar tissue formation, and significant pain.
Common symptoms include:
Painful or worsening menstrual cycles
Chronic pelvic pain
Pain with intimacy
Painful bowel movements or urination
Low back, hip, or tailbone pain
Bloating (“endo belly”)
Fertility challenges
Many individuals wait years for a proper diagnosis. Early support and a comprehensive treatment plan can make a meaningful difference.
The Role of the Pelvic Floor ⭐️
With ongoing inflammation and pain, the pelvic floor muscles often become tight, guarded, and overactive. This muscular tension can intensify pelvic pain and contribute to:
Pain with intimacy
Urinary urgency or frequency
Constipation or bowel discomfort
Persistent low back or hip pain
Even after medical or surgical treatment, pelvic floor dysfunction may remain. This is where pelvic physical therapy becomes an important part of care.
How Pelvic Physical Therapy Can Help 🙋🏻♀️
At My PT 2 Go, we provide specialized pelvic health physical therapy designed to reduce pain, improve function, and restore confidence in your body. Treatment may include:
Pelvic floor muscle relaxation and downtraining
Gentle manual therapy to reduce tissue restrictions
Scar tissue mobility work following laparoscopic procedures
Nervous system regulation and pain science education
Core and hip strengthening for pelvic stability
Education and tools for managing flare-ups at home
Our approach is individualized, compassionate, and centered around your goals.
You Deserve to Be Heard 💕
Severe period pain and chronic pelvic pain are not “normal” and should not be dismissed. This Endometriosis Awareness Month, we encourage you to advocate for answers and explore all available resources — including pelvic physical therapy.
If you or someone you know is living with endometriosis or chronic pelvic pain, My PT 2 Go Physical Therapy Clinic is here to help.
Contact us to schedule an evaluation and learn how pelvic physical therapy can support your healing journey.
You are not alone — and there is hope.