Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Adelaide CBD

Physiotherapy has been proven to be highly effective for a variety of pelvic floor concerns. The results can be life changing, helping to improve all aspects of your-self.

Discussing these concerns encourages increased self- knowledge and provide opportunity for treatment and management. It may also open the path for others close to you to seek support and help. Know you are in a safe, open, empathetic space, free of judgement.

1 in 3 people assigned female at birth will experience this accidental or involuntary loss of urine. It can range from a few drops to a complete inability to control your bladder.

Bladder incontinence can be treated, better managed or even cured. The right type of assessment can help you to understand why you are experiencing it and what type of management options are available.

From constipation to difficulty with control (wind or poo!), from rectal pain to bowel irritability (IBS anyone?!), bowel issues can be debilitating and cause huge impacts on daily living.

Bowel concerns can be treated, better managed or even cured. The right type of assessment can help you to understand why you are experiencing your symptoms and what type of management options are available.

Pregnancy is a process which is different for each person and is often combined with an array of new physical and hormonal changes. The strain on your body can be immense.

50% of pregnant people will experience some musculoskeletal pain during their pregnancy, and many will also experience pelvic floor dysfunctions.

Self-care is non-negotiable to navigate and remain connected to this new era in your life.

The work your body is doing is extreme. You will have healthcare professionals (midwife, OB) focused on preventing and treating complications. A physiotherapist can support you to be strong and educated. We can provide you with the tools for more effective pushing, shorter labour, reduced risk of injury during childbirth, and what to expect with any birth you are planning to proceed with.

Self-education can start at any time in your pregnancy, and is vital to empower your to understand the process. It can have a dramatic impact on your birth experience.

Also known as “Diastasis Recti”, this occurs in almost every pregnancy and is common postpartum.

The connective tissue running centrally down the large abdominal muscle (Rectus Abdominis) is prone to stretch during pregnancy. The position of the most stretch is dependent on where you are carrying the baby.

It’s never too late to repair, but the sooner you begin, the better.

Check in with your physiotherapist early (2-3 weeks postpartum) to have an abdominal assessment

Childbirth is a transformative event in a person’s life and effects each differently. It comes with a unique combination of physical, emotional, and psychological challenges, which can be exacerbated by perineal, genital or caesarean surgery/belly birth trauma.

There are times where the healed scar tissue can become restrictive, or cause discomfort, adding to more physical limitations.

Mastitis is inflammation of the breast/chest tissue that can sometimes involve infection.

It is difficult to prevent narrowed or clogged milk ducts or mastitis, but they can be treated with physiotherapy if you are quick to recognise the early warning signs. It is important to treat mastitis quickly to reduce the risk of an abscess forming.

Mastitis may begin as a narrowing or clogging of the milk duct causing milk to overflow into the surrounding tissue creating an inflammatory response. However, it can also begin with no warning and symptoms can come on very quickly.

When one of more of your pelvic organs; uterus, bladder, and rectum, drops lower in the pelvis, towards the vaginal opening, it is called a “prolapse.” You may feel it as a bulge or heaviness in your vagina. It can be achey and cause you issues with bladder, bowel and sexual function.

Prolapse is a common pelvic floor disorder and physiotherapy has been shown to improve prolapse, without surgery.

Our bodies continue to change throughout life, developing and altering with hormonal guidance. Often, we are not privy to the reasons.

Menopause may mark an end to one component of your reproductive stage of life. However it is governed by an extraordinary level of hormonal changes within your reproductive self, affecting skin, connective tissue and sexual health. Management and treatment of menopausal symptoms will depend on your stage of life, relationships and general health and wellbeing.

Sexuality is a central aspect of being human throughout life, and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Sexual health is fundamental to your physical and emotional health and well-being .

For some, insertional or penetrative sex can be difficult, uncomfortable or painful when they don’t want it to be- It can be accompanied with shame, confusion and stigma, which can negatively impact mental health.

Pelvic pain is more than just pain. It can impact so much of your life, including bladder and bowel function, sexual health, energy, psychological health, and even the clothes you wear. Your life can be turned upside down.

1 in 5 people will experience pelvic pain, and 1 in 7 will suffer persistent or chronic pelvic pain. While it may be linked to endometriosis, this pathology may not always be diagnosed in us that experience pain.

It is vital to find ways to manage your pain to reduce the long term effects of ongoing pelvic pain.

Pelvic Floor and Beyond.

Self is a physiotherapy clinic dedicated to the specialised treatment and management of your pelvic floor, reproductive health and your whole body, for every stage of life.

Scroll down to have a look at some of the common conditions we can treat.

some of the most common treatment areas

• Chronic & persistent pelvic pain
• Pudendal Neuralgia
• Painful intercourse
• Bladder disorders
• Bowel disorders
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Pregnancy related concerns
• Coccydynia
• Menopause
• Gynaecological surgery preparation and rehabilitation
• Transgender surgery preparation and rehabilitation
• General Musculoskeletal