How Can Yoga Help to Treat Endometriosis?
Yoga can help alleviate common endometriosis symptoms, namely, pain. Women with endometriosis can experience such pain-related symptoms as painful periods, pelvic pain and pain during intercourse. It can also help to alleviate fertility problems that are a result of endometriosis. It is believed that yoga can minimize pain by helping the pain centre located in the brain to stabilise the gate-controlling mechanism that is found in the spinal cord, as well as the secretion of painkillers that are naturally released by the body. Breathing exercises are used in yoga to help minimize pain since deep exhalation promotes relaxation, while reducing tension. Increased awareness of breathing also helps alleviate pain associated with endometriosis while promoting calm and overall mental and physical health. In addition, reduced stress levels have been linked to improved fertility. A healthy diet, as well as regular exercise, is a complimentary form of self-care treatment for those with endometrio
