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How can pelvic floor physio help me feel more
in control of my body

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help treat conditions affecting many parts of the pelvis that may cause pain, discomfort, or changes in how your body functions. This includes the pelvic floor muscles, bladder, bowel, vagina, vulva, and penis.

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Perhaps your doctor has recommended that you see a pelvic floor physiotherapist, but you're unsure why, what they can help with, or what to expect. Pelvic floor physiotherapy aims to understand the factors contributing to your symptoms and provide tailored treatment to help you feel more comfortable, confident, and in control of your daily life.

Your pelvic pain is not only driven by your cells, hormones, nerves and muscles, but also your thoughts, beliefs and your environment:

Pelvic pain

Endometriosis

PMOS

Adenomyosis

Primary dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea

Cramping stomach pain 

Low back pain during period

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)-like symptoms during period

Intimacy and sex

Vulvodynia

Dyspareunia

Vestibulodynia

Vaginismus

Pelvic pain post sex

Lichen Scelorosis

Bladder

Bladder Frequency

Bladder urgency

Bladder leakage

Incomplete emptying

Hesitant urine stream

Post micturition dribble

Increased bladder awareness

Reduced bladder awareness

Recurrent UTI-like symptoms

Bowel

Constipation

Bowel frequency

Bowel urgency

Incomplete emptying

Straining to open bowels

Excessive wiping

Pain when opening bowels

Sustained sitting >10min

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Reduced bladder sensation

Prolapse

Constipation

Straining to open bowels

Bladder leakage

Bladder urgency

Bladder frequency

Pelvic Girdle Pain 

Vaginismus

  • Pain science education to understand the role of the nervous system in pelvic pain and how to reduce its impact

  • Bladder and bowel education and strategies for common symptoms such as urgency, frequency, and painful bowel movements

  • Strategies to manage symptoms during flare-ups and returning to activity

  • Physical assessment of the pelvic floor muscles and manual therapy

  • Pelvic floor exercise prescription (best to be face-to-face but can be followed up online)

  • Breathing and nervous system downregulation strategies to reduce pelvic floor tension and address sensitisation

  • Individualised exercise programs to reduce pelvic pain​

  • A personalised pelvic floor exercise program to get you back to activity, sport or living with less pain

How Can
Telehealth Help with Pelvic Pain?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy plays an important role in managing endometriosis-associated pain. Treatment from a pelvic floor physiotherapist isn’t limited to in-person care and may include:

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