Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Surrey

Common Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Issues

Pelvic floor physiotherapy may help if you notice any of these:

• Urine leakage when you laugh, cough, sneeze or exercise
• Sudden urges to urinate, sometimes with leakage
• Waking up more than once or twice a night to urinate
• Bowel leakage or constipation
• Pain during intercourse or PAP tests
• Pelvic, tailbone or lower back pain
• Heaviness or pressure in the vagina

Men may also notice:

• Leakage after prostate surgery (prostatectomy)
• Dribbling after urination
• Trouble fully emptying the bladder
• Pain during urination

Conditions We Treat with Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Our pelvic health physiotherapists can help with:

• Urinary and fecal incontinence
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Overactive bladder
• Chronic pelvic pain, including endometriosis
• Preparing your body for labour and delivery
• Postpartum recovery
• Before and after surgery (C-section, hysterectomy, prolapse repair)
• Painful intercourse (vaginismus, dyspareunia)
• Constipation
• Painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS)
• Diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)
• Vulvodynia and chronic vulvar pain
• Before and after prostatectomy
• Genitourinary symptoms of menopause
• Ongoing low back pain and hip pain

Book Your Pelvic Health Appointment in Fleetwood

Pelvic floor issues are common and very treatable. Our team is here to help you feel comfortable and in control again.

Call our Fleetwood clinic or book your appointment online to take the first step.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

A pelvic floor appointment is different from a regular physio session. It looks at the muscles that support your bladder, bowel and reproductive organs, so your physiotherapist takes extra time to explain each step. Here is how the first visit usually goes:

1. Talking Through Your History

Your physiotherapist will ask about:

• Your symptoms, such as leakage, pain, heaviness or constipation
• Your medical history, including pregnancies, surgeries, injuries and medications
• Daily habits like fluid intake, bathroom routines and activity level
• What you want to get back to, whether that is running, lifting your kids or sleeping through the night

2. Education

• You will learn what the pelvic floor is, how it works and how it connects to your symptoms.
• Your physiotherapist will also look at posture, breathing and lifestyle habits that can affect pelvic health.

3. External Assessment

• Posture, breathing and how your abdominal wall engages
• Hip, core and lower back movement and strength, since these all work with the pelvic floor
• Gentle hands-on assessment of the abdomen, hips and lower back to find tension or restrictions

4. Internal Assessment (only with your consent)

If it is helpful for your symptoms, your physiotherapist may suggest a vaginal or rectal exam. This lets them check:

• Muscle tone (tight or weak)
• Muscle coordination (contracting, relaxing and bearing down)
• Tender spots or trigger points
• Pelvic organ support, to check for prolapse

This is always optional. It happens in a private treatment room, and your physiotherapist will ask for your consent at every step.