WOMEN'S PELVIC PAIN

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Pelvic Pain

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Do suffer from pain in your lower abdominal, pelvic pain or tailbone area?

Are your periods painful?

Do you experience pain/discomfort during ovulation?

Have you been diagnosed with endometriosis or adenomyosis?

Is sex or using a tampon painful?

Do you avoid pap smears or internal examinations due to pain?

Do you experience pain in your bladder or in your rectal area?

Have you been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis(IC), Painful Bladder Syndrome, Vulvodynia, Vestibulodynia or Vaginismus?

What can cause pelvic pain?

Endometerosis and adenomyosis

Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)

Pelvic floor muscle issues (tightness/overactive/spasmed)

Ovarian cysts

Recurrent thrush or urinary tract infections

Childbirth

Menopause

Trauma to the pelvic area (e.g. sexual abuse, pelvic fractures)

Psychological factors such as stress and anxiety


How can my Physiotherapy services help you?

Physiotherapy can help you manage your pelvic pain. I am passionate about providing you with a holistic approach to managing your condition, helping you to maintain your physical activity levels and reducing your pain.


 I will provide you with an individualised assessment and treatment plan for your bladder issue. Client's are often anxious about internal examinations when they have pelvic pain, the examination only needs to happen if and when you feel ready. I have many different skills and techniques which can help you, without any invasive assessments.


Treatment may include:

  • Pelvic floor stretches and relaxation
  • Dry needling and massage
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Exercise and pacing
  • TENS
  • Biofeedback techniques
  • Dilator therapy
  • Advice on managing sexual pain
  • Advice and education on your bladder and bowel habits
  • Referrals and liaising with GP's, Pain Specialists, Gynaecologists, Fertility Doctors, Gastroenterologists, Psychologists and Dieticians.



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How do I contract my pelvic floor muscles?

By Cara Richmond • 15 Oct, 2022
What is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that are about as thick as the palm of your hand and they create the “floor” of your pelvic attaching from your pubic bone at the front to your coccyx bone at the back. What does the Pelvic Floor do? The pelvic floor helps to maintain control of your poo and wee, they also help to support your pelvic organs (bladder, bowel and uterus), helping to prevent them falling down into your vagina (prolapse). The pelvic floor also helps your sexual function, contributing to orgasm and arousal. How to contract your Pelvic Floor Muscles? These muscles are hidden inside our body and it can be very hard to know if we are actually contracting the muscles the right way. A lot of women actually perform the wrong movement which results in straining and pushing down of the muscles. To contract your muscles the right way I suggest the following: Sitting down on a chair, feet and back well supported Let your belly relax Palms facing up Now imagine that you are trying to stop your wee, squeeze and lift your pelvic floor muscles If the muscles are being squeezed the right way, you should feel a very small movement of your vagina lifting up from the chair Try and hold for 2-3 seconds and then relax the muscles As you relax the muscles you should feel your vagina drop into the chair Repeat this 10 times Other cues for contracting your pelvic floor muscles Imagine holding in wind Imagine drawing a tampon up your vagina Remember to not hold your breath, avoid clenching your inner thighs, jaw and buttock area

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