Pelvic health concerns are common, but they are not something you simply have to live with. Symptoms such as pelvic pain, bladder or bowel changes, discomfort with activity, or difficulty returning to exercise can have a significant impact on everyday life.
At Gray Physiotherapy in Constantia, we provide individualised physiotherapy to help women better understand their symptoms, restore function and return to the activities that matter to them.
When can pelvic health physiotherapy help?
- Pelvic or lower abdominal pain
- Urinary leakage or urgency
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pain or difficulty with exercise
- Postpartum concerns
- Recovery following pelvic or abdominal surgery, during which we work closely and communicate continuously with your surgeons to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Difficulty returning to sport or regular physical activity
Pelvic floor rehabilitation – it’s not all about strengthening:
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that needs to contract, relax and coordinate effectively with the rest of the body. For some women, strengthening may be appropriate. For others, symptoms may be associated with increased muscle tension, poor coordination or difficulty relaxing the pelvic floor.
This is why a thorough assessment is important. Treatment should be tailored to your symptoms, your goals and what your body needs.
What might treatment involve?
- Education and advice
- Pelvic floor muscle retraining
- Relaxation and breathing strategies
- Progressive strengthening
- Core and pelvic stability exercises
- Gradual return to exercise, sport and daily activities
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need to have had a baby to experience pelvic floor problems? No. Pelvic floor dysfunction can affect women at different stages of life and is not limited to pregnancy or childbirth.
Should I just do more pelvic floor exercises? Not necessarily. Some conditions benefit from strengthening, while others require relaxation, coordination or a combination of approaches. Assessment helps determine what is appropriate for you.
Can I return to exercise? In many cases, yes. Physiotherapy can help you gradually and confidently return to the activities you enjoy.
Key takeaway:
Pelvic health symptoms deserve the same attention as any other musculoskeletal concern. At Gray Physiotherapy, Timoreta has a special interest in female pelvic pain and dysfunction and provides individualised, evidence-based rehabilitation in a supportive and professional environment.
Call 021 797 1777 to book an assessment.
About Gray Physiotherapy:
Based at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, Gray Physiotherapy provides evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation across a broad range of musculoskeletal, sports, vestibular and pelvic health conditions. Our focus is on helping you move better, recover confidently and return to the activities that matter to you.
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