Pilates for endometriosis: 5 simple ways to make exercises more comfortable when your stomach’s bloated or swollen

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Pilates for endometriosis: 5 simple ways to make exercises more comfortable when your stomach’s bloated or swollen

By Karen Laing

2 years ago

4 min read

Anyone who has endometriosis, IBS or painful periods knows only too well just how difficult it can be to do any mat-based exercises during a flare-up. But pilates instructor Karen Laing says with a few simple tweaks, bloating doesn’t have to get in the way of a decent core workout. 


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