#MarchIntoYellow Endometriosis Awareness

ByBody Harmony Physical Therapy March 18, 2019July 12, 2023

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. It’s marked by wearing yellow, which is coincidentally the color of the flower of the month: the daffodil. Campaigns like the #yellowchallenge or #marchintoyellow help to increase awareness.

Globally, endometriosis affects 176 million women.

What is endometriosis?

It’s a condition where uterine tissue develop out the uterus, generally within the pelvic cavity. This collection of tissue growth is called an endometriosis lesion. They are the most common cause of pelvic pain.

Many women also report extreme menstrual pain and pain with sex (dyspareunia). Lesions can significantly impact a persons life: social, work and affects relationships with partners. 30-40% of women who have endometriosis also have issues with fertility.

What can pelvic floor physical therapy do?

One of the greatest assists a pelvic floor physical therapy specialist has is their ability to help manage endometrial lesions through manual therapy. Manual therapy can assist with reducing tightness within the pelvis. It also can aid in releasing scar tissue and adhesions, which is common with endometriosis. Sometimes these lesions distort in internal structure/makeup of the pelvic organs.
A pelvic floor physical therapist specialist can also educate you on diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation techniques, alignment/posture, improving bowel and bladder function, stretching and strengthening exercises.

Our team of physical therapists at Body Harmony are trained to take a comprehensive approach to helping you manage endometriosis as well as provide tips on self care including guidance with dietary changes, sitz baths/application of heat and poses/stretches to aid in relaxation of the pelvic floor. Call us at 212-233-9494 to schedule an appointment.

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References:
About Endometriosis http://endometriosis.org/endometriosis/

Written by: Keely Faridi, PT

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One of my good friends introduced me to Body Harmony after her own successful experience, and I could have not been happier! The process to start therapy was quiet easy as the staff are very helpful and responsive. Most importantly, the therapist that I have been seeing for four months now, Isha Mody, is exceptionally knowledgable, professional, respectful and genuinely a caring provider. Isha went above and beyond to ensure that the source of my pain is correctly identified and then began to instruct me to make practical changes in my habits and use correct stretches to relive and eliminate pain. I am very pleased with the care that I have been receiving from Body Harmony and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a great physical therapy provider

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If there’s one thing I actually looked forward to postpartum, it’s every PT session I attended at Body Harmony with Cheyenne. I thought my postpartum body was my forever body but investing in PT made me realize that anything can be repaired with proper breathing, form and consistency. All things that can easily overlooked when thrown into the chaos of motherhood!Body Harmony was very professional, highly educational and I would even say ESSENTIAL after a long painful pregnancy and labor journey. I’m excited to get back into running thanks to the program Cheyenne had created for me. Front desk was also super nice and welcoming.Surprised there aren’t any more reviews of this place - it was a godsend. I went from feeling like a floppy noodle on Day 1 to getting my core back and into my regular workout routine 15 weeks after. Definitely worth the investment. Thank you!!

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Body harmony PT studio is a hidden gem inside of the iconic Woolworth building. I am so great full that my medical provider listed them among recommended practices for my therapy needs. To start they got me in for my initial evaluation for pelvic floor treatment on the same day right after I left my provider with the referral. They continue to be accommodating to my scheduling needs and always welcome me with such kindness and a smile. I see Dr. Rosanne and only have the great things to say about her. Shes a veteran in her feild of pelvic floor therapy and it really shows with her breadth of knowledge and understanding of the body. She’s very warm, caring, sensitive and all around such a great therapist and human. She knows how to put you at ease and treats you like family as does the entire practice. I highly recommend BHPT and it’s so worth making the trip from Staten Island.

Lucy Shah

18:05 10 Mar 23

Words really cannot express how grateful I am for the amazing care that I've gotten from all of the kind and knowledgeable PTs at Body Harmony and especially from my primary PT Roseanne. Before I started treatment I was in so much pain, was limited in my daily activities and felt hopeless and defeated- in fact I was told by several doctors that surgery was my only option. I've now have regained my quality of life, resumed my previous level of activity and live almost pain-free- and without surgery. She's also taught me strategies and a home exercise program so that I can continue to manage independently. My experience here has been life-changing.

Rachel Cassidy

15:38 10 Mar 23

Dani has changed my life. I came in with severe pelvic floor dysfunction and through my work with Dani, I have fully recovered! I can now live my life in peace, without having to work around my symptoms. She is so knowledgable and takes time to educate you on the ways your body functions so that you can improve your health and wellbeing. I felt seen, heard, and cared for in her office, and I can't recommend her enough! She not only treated the pelvic dysfunction, but helped me to see my body as the integrated being that it is. Thank you for everything, Dani!

Shanice A

02:03 26 Feb 23

Prior to our initial session at Body Harmony, we were very unaware of what Pelvic Floor Therapy was, rather it was something highly recommended by our midwives after a traumatic birthing experience.Thanks to the team here, from the secretary who greets you by name, to my amazing therapist Isha, my husband and I have learned so much! We leave every session feeling confident and knowledgeable of the progress we’ve made and the progress to come. I’d recommend Body Harmony to EVERYONE, Im now a fierce Pelvic Floor therapy advocate!

#MarchIntoYellow Endometriosis Awareness

What is endometriosis?

What can pelvic floor physical therapy do?

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