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Signs of a problem

Common signs of pelvic problems

The following problems respond well to treatment by a physiotherapist with a special interest in pelvic health:

Bladder

  • Prostate issuesLeakage of urine with exertion – cough/sneeze/laugh
  • Going to the toilet urgently
  • Finding it difficult to control your bladder on the way to the toilet
  • Unusually frequent visits to the toilet
  • Waking up to go to the toilet frequently during the night
  • Straining to empty your bladder​

Muscle related sexual difficulties

  • Dyspareunia
  • Vaginismus

Pelvic pain disorders

  • Pain in the pelvic area including vulvodynia

Pelvic floor muscle laxity

  • Inability to wear tampons
  • Decreased sensation during sex

Pelvic floor muscle exercising

  • Have you tried to do pelvic floor exercises at the gym or read about them on the internet and you’re just not sure if you are doing them correctly

Pregnancy and childbirth

Pregnancy and after childbirth issues including:
  • Pregnancy related pelvic pain
  • Sacroiliac and pubic symphysis dysfunction
  • Separation of the abdominal muscles: rectus diastasis
  • Weak pelvic floor muscles
  • Advice on return to exercise

Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Feeling heaviness or dragging in the low abdomen or aching in the low back
  • Feeling a lump or bulge in the vagina

Bowel

  • Soiling or accidents from the bowel
  • Difficulty emptying your bowel
  • Straining to empty your bowel
  • Constipation
  • IBS symptoms

Prostate issues

  • Incomplete bladder emptying
  • Leakage of urine post surgery
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