About Pelvic Pain

We understand that living with pelvic pain can be a difficult and isolating experience, but we're here to help you through it. We'll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs, and provide you with the support and resources you need to achieve your goals.

What is Pelvic Pain?

"Pelvic pain affects 1 in 5 Women and People Assigned Female at Birth at some time in their life- yet it is a condition that is rarely discussed. Chronic pelvic pain is poorly understood and often not recognised because it does not show on scans or at an operation. Those with pelvic pain often suffer in silence, unsure where to go and who can help them. People with pelvic pain have a wide range of symptoms for various reasons. Pelvic pain often starts in women during the adolescent years when menstruation begins.

Pain may start in a pelvic organ such as your uterus, uterine tubes (Fallopian tubes), ovaries, endometriosis (uterine lining deposits in places it should not be), bladder, or bowels. Pelvic pain may also start in muscles or joints following an injury. Sometimes pelvic pain starts during a period of severe stress without a precipitating event. Other times no cause is found."

- Pelvic Pain Foundation (For Women - Pelvic Pain Foundation)

Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Severe period pain
Back pain
Difficulty inserting a tampon
Pain with sex
Abdominal pain
Difficulty emptying bowels
Sharp pain in rectum/bottom
Hip and groin pain

Bloating
Feeling of fullness in the abdomen
Heaviness in the vagina
Urinary leakage
Fragile vaginal tissues
Bladder Pain
Slow passage of urine
Heavy menstrual bleeding

How can a physiotherapist help?

A pelvic floor physiotherapist who has the appropriate training and experience in pelvic pain can be a great addition to your support team. They are able to provide assessment and treatment including education, hands on body work, stretches and strength work to name but a few. Ensuring you are tapped into the right specialists and health practitioners is all part of their role in supporting you on a holistic level. For more information contact our friendly team.