Physiotherapy can be used to treat a range of different injuries and conditions including a weakened pelvic floor. Your pelvic floor is important as it the group of muscles that help to support your pelvic organs, including your bladder. When these muscles are weak, it can affect your everyday life; following the necessary treatment to strengthen these muscles can, over time, improve your quality of life. There are several reasons why your pelvic floor might not be as strong as it needs to be. Our passionate and skilled team will discuss these with you and find a way to tailor their pelvic floor physio treatment and advice so that it works specifically for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inspired by the world-class facilities in the USA and Europe, Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy was created to bring this high standard of physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to the Australian people. Unlike other leading facilities in Australia, we wanted our physiotherapy clinic in Melbourne to be available to people of all abilities so that you don’t have to be at the top of your game in sports or athletics to gain access to skilled practitioners and world-leading equipment.
Having high standards as a physiotherapy care and rehabilitation centre means that our patients have a low injury recurrence rate and are highly satisfied with the services they receive.
he pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues that form a sling, or hammock at the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic floor works with the abdominal muscles and diaphragm to stabilise the spine and support the bladder, bowel and uterus. When the pelvic floor muscles are strong they help prevent bladder leakage and prolapse.Pelvic floor issues are a very common ailment and treatment can be sought out. This includes weak pelvic floor muscles and pelvic floor dysfunction, and both conditions are difficult to treat. They affect both men and women and can lead to difficult symptoms that impact your daily life. At Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy, we offer physio in Melbourne for pelvic floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
For those who have never had physiotherapy before, you may be wondering how it can help you. At Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy we take a holistic approach to healthcare. This means that we will sit down with you during the consultation and take the time to find the root cause of your pain and discomfort. There are some injuries and conditions that can have a negative impact on your day-to-day life. Finding the root cause means that we will be able to solve the issue and take steps to prevent it from occurring again. Not everyone will be given the same treatment and advice as everyone is different; it is individualised so that you can reach your own goals and expectations and see long-lasting results.
Our team look forward to working with you to help achieve your goals
If your pelvic floor muscles are not weak, there is another thing that you could be suffering from: pelvic floor dysfunction. Symptoms of this might include:
Difficulty emptying your bowels
Struggling to finish bowel movements
Leaking stool or urine
Pain during sex (for women)
Difficulty maintaining an erection (for men)
Why does this happen? There are many reasons why pelvic floors become weakened. If any of these apply to you, chances are what you’re experiencing is caused by pelvic floor weakness.
Pregnancy
Vaginal childbirth
Obesity
Chronic constipation
Frequent/constant coughing
Prostate cancer treatments
Menopause
If your pelvic floor muscles are not weak, there is another thing that you could be suffering from: pelvic floor dysfunction. Symptoms of this might include:
Difficulty emptying your bowels
Struggling to finish bowel movements
Leaking stool or urine
Pain during sex (for women)
Difficulty maintaining an erection (for men)
Pelvic floor dysfunction, like pelvic floor weakness, might be caused by several different things. Common causes include:
Injuries to the pelvic area
Pregnancy
Using the toilet too often or straining too hard
Obesity
Pelvic surgery
Old age
How Pelvic Floor Physio Can Help?
Both weak pelvic floor muscles and pelvic floor dysfunction can be treated and relieved using physiotherapy. Pelvic floor problems are one of the many conditions that we’re equipped to and experienced in handling. Our skilled practitioners listen to your concerns to identify the root of the problem and create a treatment plan to relieve your condition. Physiotherapy for the pelvic floor involves using a combination of lifestyle changes, exercises and hands-on treatment to either strengthen or relax your pelvic floor muscles. By allowing your physiotherapist to perform these treatments and doing the exercises yourself, your symptoms will be reduced.
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