Originally published on September 12, 2021 by Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness, now part of the Bravella Health network. Original author: Chana Ross.
“Why didn’t anyone tell me??”
This question is something we hear a lot. There is an overwhelming amount of information and DISinformation (and sometimes nothing at all!) about pelvic health, menopause and perinatal care and it can be difficult to know what to do and how to go about doing it! At Vital, it is important for us to educate you about your anatomy and physiology and arm you with evidence-based information so that you know that what you may be experiencing is common, within our scope of practice (and we support people like you everyday!) AND treatable!
Here are 4 things you might not have known that Pelvic Physiotherapy can help treat!
1. Hip pain:
Your inner hip muscles can ONLY be treated internally, with amazing success! Nagging ongoing hip pain? We got you![1]
2. Uncontrollably Passing Gas:
It’s absolutely normal to pass gas throughout the day. But, if you find yourself releasing gas at the most inopportune times without control, pelvic physio is your answer!!![2]
3. Bladder Leaking:
Leaking while sneezing, laughing, jumping, or just not making it to the bathroom in time are common. A pelvic physio can help you stop leaking![3]
4. Urinary Frequency:
Do you know where every bathroom is, everywhere? Do your trips to the bathroom constantly conflict with your life? Pelvic Physio can help!!![4]
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, Our pelvic floor physiotherapists at Vital can help!!
References
- Prather H, Dugan S, Fitzgerald C, Hunt D. Review of anatomy, evaluation, and treatment of musculoskeletal pelvic floor pain in women. PM R. 2009;1(4):346-358. doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2009.01.003
- Norton C, Cody JD. Biofeedback and/or sphincter exercises for the treatment of faecal incontinence in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;(7):CD002111. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD002111.pub3
- Dumoulin C, Cacciari LP, Hay-Smith EJC. Pelvic floor muscle training versus no treatment, or inactive control treatments, for urinary incontinence in women. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;10(10):CD005654. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005654.pub4
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management. NICE guideline NG123. Published April 2, 2019. Updated June 24, 2019. Accessed September 24, 2026. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng123
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