Pelvic Pain

Do You Have Pelvic Pain? Signs & Symptoms a Pelvic Floor Physio Treats

Common Symptoms of Pelvic Pain

Abdominal Pain

Abdominal cramping before or during your period
Pain similar to period pain but more intense and persistent
Pain that is not eased with heat pack, TENS, or fetal position
Cramping around your low back and down into your hips and bottom
Pain similar to an endometriosis flare up

Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction

Involuntary muscle contraction of your pelvic floor
Intermittent spasm of your pelvic floor muscle when inserting tampon
Hard to relax your pelvic floor muscle
Unable to maintain a pelvic floor muscle contraction

Bladder/Bowel Pain

Pain when peeing
Increased pain or awareness with a full bladder or bowel
Pain when doing a poo
Constant awareness of the bladder/abdominal area even after peeing or doing a poo

Period/Menstural Pain

Increased perineal (/pelvic area sensitivity
Awareness of pelvic tingling, stinging, pins and needles
Constant awarene

Pubic Bone/Pelvic Girdle Pain

Acute pain at the meeting point of your pelvis (pubic bone) during pregnancy
Pain in the pubic bone which is exacerbated when standing on one leg (getting dressed)

The trouble with endometriosis

Endometriosis is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with many people facing delays of 8 to 12 years between the onset of symptoms and a confirmed diagnosis (Signorile et al., 2022). This is largely due to limited awareness and the wide variation in symptoms and experiences. Working with a pelvic floor physiotherapist can provide individualised care, helping to manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and support the broader endometriosis care pathway.