Pelvic Health Physio in Worcestershire

For the mums

Please see below for the range of conditions that we treat, this list is extensive but not exhaustive

Postnatal Check

This is your chance to be listened to, each assessment is individual and comprehensive.

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Muscle strength tests
Scar tissue assessment
Internal vaginal or rectal examination (not mandatory)
External pelvis assessment
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Follow Up Appointment

If further treatment and guidance is needed, a follow up appointment is recommended.

Hands on treatment (manual therapy)
Further internal assessments
Myofascial release
Reviewing home exercise plan
Further advice
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The Postnatal Check You Deserve

Up to half of all women experience weakness in both the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy and up to a third still have a tummy gap at eight weeks post-birth. This can cause instability or poor core strength leading to women developing pelvic or back pain or bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. These conditions should not be something you should just put up with as a result of having a baby.

It’s recommended that women have an initial assessment at 6-8 weeks postnatal, but we also treat women who gave birth years ago that may still have a tummy gap or related pelvic floor issues.

Symptoms we treat for mums

Description

Stress incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence where urine leaks out during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or lifting something heavy. It occurs when the pelvic floor muscles that controls the bladder are weakened, often due to childbirth, surgery, aging, or hormonal changes.

Treatment

Treatment consists of pelvic floor strengthening exercises, abdominal core exercises and bladder and lifestyle advice

Description

Postnatal recovery focuses on helping women restore physical function and well-being after childbirth. The goal is to support physical healing, improve function, and enhance quality of life during the postnatal period.

Treatment

Treatment consists of pelvic floor rehabilitation, abdominal muscle rehabilitation, guidance on returning to exercise and daily activities and education on body mechanics.

Description

Urge incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence where a person experiences a sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by an involuntary loss of urine, even if the bladder isn’t full. This condition is caused by involuntary contractions of the detrusor muscle (the muscle in the bladder wall), which may be triggered by certain stimuli such as:

  • Hearing running water
  • Arriving home (known as "key-in-the-door" syndrome)
  • Cold weather or drinking caffeine/alcohol
Treatment

Pelvic floor strengthening exercises, abdominal core exercises, bladder retraining, urgency suppression techniques and lifestyle advice.

Description

Returning to exercise with physiotherapy involves a guided, safe, and gradual reintroduction to physical activity after childbirth. The aim is to support a sustainable and effective return to exercise while minimising the risk of setbacks.

Treatment

Treatment consists of restoring strength, flexibility and endurance, improving movement patterns, preventing injury through education and building confidence with the gradual return to previous sports or exercise.

Description

Overactive bladder is characterised by a frequent and sudden urge to urinate, which can be difficult to control. It may lead to involuntary urine leakage (urge incontinence), frequent urination (typically more than 8 times in 24 hours), and waking up multiple times at night to urinate (nocturia). It can occur when the bladder muscles contract too often or involuntarily, even when the bladder isn’t full.

Treatment

Treatment consists of bladder retraining, pelvic floor strengthening exercises, urgency suppression techniques and lifestyle advice

Description

The Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal physiotherapy assessment designed for women after childbirth, typically from 6 weeks postpartum onwards. The goal is to help women recover safely, prevent long-term issues, and regain physical confidence post-baby.

Treatment

Mummy MOT consists of pelvic floor and abdominal muscles assessment and treatment if required, posture and movement evaluation, discussion of any other symptoms e.g., stress incontinence and a personalised rehabilitation plan.

Description

Pelvic girldle pain is a common condition in pregnancy involving pain in the joints and surrounding muscles of the pelvis. Symptoms include pain in the lower back, hips, groin, or thighs, especially with activities like walking, climbing stairs, turning in bed, or standing on one leg.

Treatment

Treatment consists of individualised exercise program, manual therapy, postural education and pain management strategies.

Description

Diastasis Recti is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles (the “six-pack” muscles) along the midline of the abdomen. It commonly occurs during pregnancy due to the stretching of the abdominal wall to accommodate the growing baby. After birth, some women may continue to have a visible gap or bulging.
Symptoms can include:

  • A doming or bulging along the midline when sitting up or straining
  • Lower back pain or poor posture
  • Difficulty with certain movements or exercises.
Treatment

Treatment consists of pelvic floor and abdominal muscles rehabilitation through a personalised plan, postural and movement education and education and lifestyle advice.

Description

Scar tissue pain is pain experienced in the scar if an episiotomy was performed during childbirth.

Treatment

Treatment can consist of pelvic floor strengthening exercises, manual therapy, education and body awareness, relaxation techniques and desensitisation techniques.

Description

Scar tissue pain is pain experienced in the scar if an episiotomy was performed during childbirth.

Treatment

Treatment can consist of pelvic floor strengthening exercises, manual therapy, education and body awareness, relaxation techniques and desensitisation techniques.

What our clients say

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I highly recommend Laura and her team. Their compassionate approach to my care made all the difference during my pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Jenny

Laura's knowledge, experience and patience enabled me to feel supported and gain strength and an understanding of what my body has been through, not just after the surgery but during the years of pain I had endured.

Rebecca

Laura knew straight away what the issue was and how to set me on the road to recovery.

James

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking?

Yes - there are spaces for 2 cars on the driveway. If there are already 2 cars on the driveway, please wait in your car until the previous patient has finished and left. Laura often waits at the gate anyway.

Can I still attend if I'm on my period?

If you have an idea as to when your period is due, it may be not be appropriate if you are on days 1 or 2 or your flow is heavy. But a light flow is absolutely fine, there are period products in clinic you can access and a separate bathroom.

What if I need the toilet during the appointment?

There is a bathroom in the clinic, patients do utilise this often.

Is the clinic accessible?

There are ramps all the way to the clinic door, the ramps have non slip bars and there are hand rails along the way.

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