The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis Pain
Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This leads to pain, inflammatory states, and disruptions in the functioning of pelvic organs, including infertility. Physical activity influences the symptoms of endometriosis associ...
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| author | Emilia Bąk Daria Michałka Natalie Papachristoforou Zuzanna Gałuszka Monika Makar Tomasz Bartuś Żaneta Góra Justyna Głowacka Aleksandra Kocjan Radosław Chmiel |
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Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This leads to pain, inflammatory states, and disruptions in the functioning of pelvic organs, including infertility. Physical activity influences the symptoms of endometriosis associated with the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue in the body.
This study analyzes available scientific evidence regarding the role of physical activity in alleviating pain caused by endometriosis. Research findings indicate that regular physical exercise of varying intensity can provide benefits by reducing inflammation, improving pelvic blood flow, and reducing muscle tension. The impact of physical activity on the hormonal system, including the modulation of endorphin levels and the endocannabinoid system, may contribute to pain relief. The effectiveness of exercise in endometriosis therapy depends on the type of exertion, its intensity and frequency, as well as individual factors such as the severity of the disease and the patient's health status. Studies point to yoga, Pilates, and aerobic exercises as the most beneficial forms of activity. Regardless of the type of activity studied, the most crucial factor is the frequency and duration of the exercise. The study also emphasizes the need for further research to develop personalized recommendations for physical activity for patients with endometriosis.
In conclusion, physical activity can provide valuable support in the treatment of endometriosis, contributing to an improvement in the quality of life of patients through pain reduction and overall well-being.
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| spelling | doaj-art-50023db4192d4efd833f793c7e1985be2025-01-20T08:23:25ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-01-013710.12775/QS.2025.37.56929The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis PainEmilia Bąkhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6407-4063Daria Michałka0https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6812-6543Natalie Papachristoforou1https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8417-3794Zuzanna Gałuszka2https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1729-2146Monika Makar3https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8023-6964Tomasz Bartuś4https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3980-3191Żaneta Góra5https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3859-9786Justyna Głowacka6https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8289-8822Aleksandra Kocjan7https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5740-6867Radosław Chmiel8https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2726-6207NZOZ „Centrum Zdrowia i Profilaktyki Dąbie” sp. z o. o., Widok 31 street, 31-567 KrakówSP ZOZ MSWiA Hospital in Kraków, Kronikarza Galla 25 street, 30-053 KrakówSPZOZ Hospital in Myślenice, Szpitalna 2 street, 32-400 MyśleniceNiepołomickie Centrum Profilaktyczno- Lecznicze, Stefana Batorego 41C street, 32-005 NiepołomiceAndrzej Frycz Modrzewski University in Kraków, Gustawa Herlinga-Grudzińskiego 1 street, 30-705 KrakówStefan Żeromski Specialist Hospital in Kraków, Osiedle Na Skarpie 66 street, 31-913 KrakówGabriel Narutowicz Municipal Hospital in Kraków, Prądnicka 35 street, 31-202 KrakówLudwik Rydygier Specialist Hospital, Osiedle Złotej Jesieni 1 street, 31-820 KrakówSP ZOZ MSWiA Hospital in Kraków, Kronikarza Galla 25 street, 30-053 Kraków Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This leads to pain, inflammatory states, and disruptions in the functioning of pelvic organs, including infertility. Physical activity influences the symptoms of endometriosis associated with the presence of ectopic endometrial tissue in the body. This study analyzes available scientific evidence regarding the role of physical activity in alleviating pain caused by endometriosis. Research findings indicate that regular physical exercise of varying intensity can provide benefits by reducing inflammation, improving pelvic blood flow, and reducing muscle tension. The impact of physical activity on the hormonal system, including the modulation of endorphin levels and the endocannabinoid system, may contribute to pain relief. The effectiveness of exercise in endometriosis therapy depends on the type of exertion, its intensity and frequency, as well as individual factors such as the severity of the disease and the patient's health status. Studies point to yoga, Pilates, and aerobic exercises as the most beneficial forms of activity. Regardless of the type of activity studied, the most crucial factor is the frequency and duration of the exercise. The study also emphasizes the need for further research to develop personalized recommendations for physical activity for patients with endometriosis. In conclusion, physical activity can provide valuable support in the treatment of endometriosis, contributing to an improvement in the quality of life of patients through pain reduction and overall well-being. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/56929endometriosisendometriosis and lifestyleendometriosis and physical activity |
| spellingShingle | Emilia Bąk Daria Michałka Natalie Papachristoforou Zuzanna Gałuszka Monika Makar Tomasz Bartuś Żaneta Góra Justyna Głowacka Aleksandra Kocjan Radosław Chmiel The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis Pain Quality in Sport endometriosis endometriosis and lifestyle endometriosis and physical activity |
| title | The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis Pain |
| title_full | The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis Pain |
| title_fullStr | The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis Pain |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis Pain |
| title_short | The Role of Physical Activity in Reducing Endometriosis Pain |
| title_sort | role of physical activity in reducing endometriosis pain |
| topic | endometriosis endometriosis and lifestyle endometriosis and physical activity |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/56929 |
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