Endometriosis Support Group
Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.
I went to PT today (for my back and pelvic floor), and without my even hinting at pain, she noticed that my left psoas muscle was out of control! I've been complaining about horrible left side groin pain for so long, and I'm wondering if this spasm issue is the cause! She told me that the psoas can most definitely cause nasty groin pain. I haven't had my ultrasound yet, so who knows if there are any other contributions, but I do have a strong history of hyper tonic muscles in my pelvic floor, so maybe my psoas just joined in on the madness... I just thought it was interesting and might be helpful to others!
Also, for anyone who has not ever had their pelvic floor checked out who have chronic pain, it is SO worth it! People with endo and also interstitial cystitis (both of which I have) very often develop pelvic floor dysfunction, so keep that in mind.
Also, for anyone who has not ever had their pelvic floor checked out who have chronic pain, it is SO worth it! People with endo and also interstitial cystitis (both of which I have) very often develop pelvic floor dysfunction, so keep that in mind.
My left psoas used to give me hell! I even collapsed at school and scared everyone around me. The sciatic pain was unbelievable. It used to leave me down for the count several times a week. I have since learned how to do psoas stretches and have been doing them religiously every day, several times a day. I also met an amazing massage therapist who helped loosen up those tight muscles. Since then I have not had an episode of sciatic pain or psoas spams.