Women’s Health Physiotherapy
If you are suffering with women’s health issues from pregnancy through to menopause then a treatment from Charlie who provides Women’s Health Physiotherapy just outside Taunton is just the answer to help you return to the life you love.
- 1 in 3 women experience urinary incontinence during their lifetime.
- Up to 50% of women who have had children experience pelvic organ/vaginal prolapse.
- Up to 60% of women who have not had children experience significant bladder/bowel or pain symptoms.
- Approximately 20% of women aged 18-50 experience chronic pelvic pain.
- All women will go through menopause at some point.
Sadly, many women tolerate these issues, believing they are a normal part of being a woman. A recent study in the Lancet estimated over 40 million women a year will suffer long term health implications from childbirth. Embarrassment often prevents them from seeking help, and many are unaware that effective treatments are available. Working with a physiotherapist and sticking to your program can be highly beneficial—pelvic floor muscle physiotherapy helps over 70% of women cure or improve symptoms of weak pelvic floor muscles.
Conditions Charlie Can Help With
Charlie, as a women’s health physiotherapist can assist with a range of conditions, including:
- Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems (back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome), this is a great complement to Julia’s pregnancy massage treatment
- Bladder dysfunction – Including but not limited to stress incontinence, bladder urgency, over active bladder
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Incontinence
- Pelvic girdle pain – pain within your pelvis, hips, groin or lower back
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Sexual dysfunction
After pregnancy, many women have concerns about aches or pains and how to safely return to sport without risking their pelvic floor. Charlie offer postnatal body checks, including postural, abdominal, and pelvic floor assessments, to help restore confidence in your body post-childbirth.
Physiotherapy can also alleviate many menopause side effects, such as physical aches and pains, vaginal symptoms, and pelvic floor muscle issues.
Charlie is dedicated to helping women resolve their problems, improve their quality of life, and return to the activities they love. Charlie will treat women herself, and also collaborate with Julia for women who would like separate massage treatments as well.
Booking an Appointment
Book an appointment online or get in touch with Charlie if you’d like more information
What to Expect at Your Pelvic Health Appointment
During your pelvic health physiotherapy appointment:
- Ahead of the appointment we will send you a questionnaire to complete, this aims to get a detailed history of you and any problems you are experiencing. Some questions may be personal to understand the nature of your issues fully.
- Charlie will work discuss any key answers from this when you arrive and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
- You may be offered an internal (vaginal) pelvic floor examination, which is optional but valuable for individualized treatment. Charlie will discuss this in detail with you behforehand.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Treatment
Treatment involves exercise and advice tailored to you following a detailed assessment. It may also include manual therapy, relaxation, and breathing techniques. Active participation in your rehabilitation is essential for the best outcome.
Number of Appointments Needed
The number of appointments varies, but most people require 3-6 sessions over approximately four months.
Preparing for Your Initial Appointment
Please complete the online questionnaire as fully as possible including details of past or ongoing health conditions, investigations, or treatments related to your current symptoms. Note down any questions and the main problems you experience, considering how they affect your daily life.
At-Home Requirements
You may be asked to complete a bladder frequency volume chart at home before your initial appointment or during your treatment.
Communication with Your GP
Your GP is not routinely informed about your treatment details unless there are concerns about your condition or further investigations or referrals are necessary.
Take the First Step to Better Health
Don’t let women’s health issues hold you back. Contact us today or schedule an appointment and discover how our specialised Women’s Health Physiotherapy Taunton, Somerset, services can help you live a healthier, happier life.
