Pelvic Pain & Sexual Dysfunction
Pelvic pain can have many different causes and present in different ways.
Common conditions
Bladder or Urethral Pain Syndrome
Interstitial Cystitis
Endometriosis
Vulvodynia
Vaginismus
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Pudendal neuralgia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or other bowel condition
Menopausal related changes
Birth related joint or perineal pain
Coccygeal pain
Post-surgical pain
Sally's approach to treatment
Alongside your doctor or specialist’s treatment, physiotherapy can be very effective at relieving your symptoms. After a thorough history, and a physical examination, Sally can work with you to reduce your pain, restore optimum bladder, bowel & sexual function, and achieve your identified goals.
Treatment focuses on:
- Re-education of posture
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Relaxation
- Pelvic floor downtraining
- Biofeedback
- Gentle release of your abdominal, hip and pelvic floor muscles and fascia
- Scar tissue mobilisation
- Pelvic and leg stretches
- It may also include vaginal dilators for you to use at home
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