Endometriosis? 6 Exercises EVERY Black Woman Should Try

Life with endometriosis can make movement feel like molasses!  From pelvic pain when bending and lifting to chronic fatigue and uncomfortable bloating, endometriosis can present a whole host of physical problems. Fortunately, nobody with the condition is alone. For every niggle, pain, or abnormal feeling, somebody else somewhere has had it too. In fact, endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, and while medical treatments play a crucial role, regular exercise can also provide significant relief. For Black women, navigating this often challenging condition, there is hope!  Here are six exercises for the Black body that can help alleviate those pesky symptoms and improve your overall well-being. 1. Gentle Yoga Practices like the cat-cow stretch and supine twist are especially useful for alleviating pelvic pain and improving your flexibility. The trick of these poses is that they work by gently (don’t overdo it!) stretching and releasing tension around your pelvis. This, in turn, promotes blood flow to your reproductive organs and also helps with that problematic inflammation – a major cause of symptoms.  To perform the cat-cow pose, start on your hands and knees with your hands right under your shoulders and your knees right under your hips. Arch your back...