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The team at Pelvic Health Melbourne is passionate about improving pelvic health outcomes for all Australians.

We have experts in all areas of pelvic health care so we have someone for you. � Women's Health, Men's Health and Children's Health
� We offer pelvic health services to all genders and ages and help in the areas of bladder and bowel health, prolapse and pessary management, pregnant and postnatal, pelvic pain and pelvic girdle pain.
� 03 93251511
� info@pelvichealth.melbourne
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13/10/2025

Can Males Get a Prolapse Too? 🤔

When we hear "prolapse," most people think of women after childbirth—but did you know men can experience prolapse as well?

🔹 What Is a Prolapse?
A prolapse happens when internal tissues (like the re**um or bladder) push down or bulge into an area they shouldn’t. In men, this usually shows up as:

Re**al prolapse: part of the re**um slides down towards or outside the back passage.

Mucosal prolapse: just the lining of the re**um slips down.

Bladder prolapse (rare in men): can happen with severe pelvic floor weakness or after surgery.

🔹 Why Can It Happen in Men?

Chronic straining (constipation, heavy lifting)

Ongoing coughing or lung disease

Weak pelvic floor muscles

Nerve damage affecting pelvic support

Prior pelvic surgery or trauma

🔹 What Might You Notice?

A feeling of “something coming down” in the back passage

Bulging, especially after straining

Leakage of stool or mucus

Incomplete emptying or need to push around the a**s to finish a bowel movement

Irritation, bleeding, or discomfort

🔹 When to Seek Help
If you notice changes in bowel habits, bulging, leakage, or persistent discomfort, it’s important to see your GP, colorectal specialist, or pelvic health physiotherapist. Early management can prevent worsening and may avoid the need for surgery.

💡 Pelvic Floor Tip:
Supporting your pelvic floor matters for men too. Learn to relax during bowel movements, avoid straining, and strengthen where needed with tailored pelvic floor exercises.

👉 Yes, men can get prolapse. Listening to your body and seeking help early makes a big difference!

12/10/2025

Wow, New Zealand 🇳🇿✨

Our expert pelvic physio Mel — renowned for her work in pelvic girdle pain and complex pelvic presentations — has just wrapped up an incredible two-day Pelvic Girdle Pain course in Christchurch 🙌

Mel spent the weekend sharing her knowledge and expertise with 12 amazing and passionate Kiwi physios, all dedicated to helping their clients move with confidence. 💪💛

We love seeing the enthusiasm for pelvic health continuing to grow across the ditch!

10/10/2025

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08/10/2025

Period pain: common — but not something you have to just “put up with”! 🌸

That monthly cramping, aching, or dragging feeling? It happens because your uterus contracts to shed its lining. When those contractions are strong, they can reduce blood flow and irritate nearby nerves — leading to pain that can spread to your lower back, hips, or thighs.

👉 Some mild discomfort in the first day or two of your period can be normal.
But it’s not normal if your pain is:

🔥 Severe, sharp, or long-lasting

💢 Stopping you from working, studying, exercising, or socialising

💊 Not easing with heat packs, stretching, or gentle movement

🚫 Paired with nausea, bowel changes, or pain with intimacy

If that sounds familiar, it’s worth seeking help. Conditions like endometriosis can cause ongoing pain — and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

✨ How a pelvic health physiotherapist can help:

Assess whether pelvic floor tension is contributing to your pain

Teach breathing, relaxation, and pelvic drop techniques to calm muscle guarding

Prescribe gentle movement and stretches to reduce cramping

Offer advice on posture, pacing, and exercise

Work alongside your GP or gynaecologist if further investigation is needed

💬 While period pain is common, it’s not something you should ignore.
Help is available — and with the right support, you can feel more comfortable, confident, and in control of your cycle. 💪❤️

07/10/2025

We're thrilled to welcome back our senior pelvic health physio, Zwin, who’s returned from maternity leave. 🌸

👶 From pregnancy to postpartum, and every stage beyond — Zwin’s here to support you with care, confidence, and compassion. Plus, she’s passionate about helping little ones navigate their toileting journey! 🚼✨

🗓️ Bookings now open!
https://www.pelvichealth.melbourne/our-team/zwin-deakin

01/10/2025

✨ Perimenopause: The Chapter Before Menopause That Nobody Talks About Enough ✨

Perimenopause isn’t just “one day menopause arrives.”
It’s a whole hormonal journey — often starting in your 40s (sometimes even late 30s!) — and it can last a few months… or up to 8 years.

👀 Signs you might be in perimenopause:
🔥 Hot flushes & night sweats (yep, usually at 2 am)
😴 Sleep struggles (can’t drift off or waking up for no reason)
😡 Mood swings & anxiety
📉 Irregular periods (shorter, longer, heavier, lighter, or skipped)
🌫️ Brain fog (losing words mid-sentence)
💜 Libido & vaginal changes
🦵 Achy joints, skin shifts, pelvic floor leaks/urgency

💡 Why it matters:
Perimenopause is natural — but you don’t need to just put up with it.

Support is out there:
✨ Lifestyle tweaks
✨ Pelvic floor exercises & physio
✨ Nutrition & exercise for hormonal health
✨ Medical support like HRT

📝 Try tracking your symptoms for 2–3 months. If it’s affecting your sleep, work, or relationships — don’t wait. Talk to your GP or a women’s health physio.

👉 The earlier you get support, the smoother the ride can be. 💪

29/09/2025

🧻 Why Some Tweens Get "Poo Anxiety" at School — and What Parents Can Do 🧻

If your tween avoids using the school toilet, you’re not alone — and neither are they.

Here’s why some kids feel anxious about pooing at school 👇

🔹 Practical Stuff:

They're embarrassed by sounds or smells 🚽🙈

No privacy: stalls feel exposed

Bathrooms feel gross 🤢

Breaks are too short ⏰

They’ve had painful poos before 💥

🔹 Social Pressure:

Fear of being teased or laughed at 😬

Thinking it’s “weird” to poo at school

Peer culture: “Nobody does that here”

Feeling super self-conscious 🤷‍♀️

🔹 Mental Health Matters:

Anxiety can make it worse

Not being at home = less control

Past bad experiences (e.g. being teased or locked in)

💡 What Parents Can Do:
Support them without pressure. Here’s how:

Normalize it:
💬 “Everyone poos. That’s what toilets are for.”
🚻 Mention when you use public bathrooms.

Reduce Embarrassment:
🧻 Line the bowl with toilet paper to soften sound
💦 Courtesy flush
🧴 Carry wipes or tissues
🔕 Use quieter or emptier bathrooms

Build Confidence:
👣 Start with low-stress toilets (like at a café)
👏 Praise the effort, not just the outcome
🧠 Ask what bugs them most and problem-solve together

Check the Basics:
💩 Is constipation or pain a factor?
🏫 Chat with school staff — they might offer extra privacy
⏰ Try a regular morning routine to reduce school pressure

Stay Calm & Shame-Free:
✋ Don’t say: “Just get over it.”
✅ Do say: “Lots of people feel shy about this. It gets easier with practice.”

✨ The goal isn’t to “fix” your kid — it’s to help them feel safe, seen, and supported. Every body (and every bathroom experience) is different. ✨

24/09/2025

What Can a Pelvic Floor Physio Do After a Hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a major surgery ⚡ — and your pelvic floor doesn’t usually just bounce back on its own. Whether it was abdominal, vaginal, or laparoscopic, pelvic physio plays a critical role in restoring strength, function, and confidence post-op 💪.

Here’s how a pelvic floor physio supports you — each step of the way 👣

Early Recovery (0–6 Weeks)
Focus: Education 📚, Protection 🛡️, Gentle Awareness 🌸

Pelvic Floor Education 🧠
Understand how your surgery impacts pelvic floor support, biomechanics, and bladder/bowel function.

Breathing + Core Coordination 🌬️
Reconnect your diaphragm, core, and pelvic floor. Start gentle diaphragmatic breathing to reduce tension and swelling.

Movement & Posture Guidance 🚶‍♀️
Learn how to move safely (getting in/out of bed, standing up, walking) without overloading healing tissues.

Scar & Tissue Healing Advice ✨
Support scar healing, prevent adhesions, and recognise early signs of complications.

Mid Recovery (6–12 Weeks)
Focus: Activation 🔑, Strengthening 💪, Confidence 🌟

Pelvic Floor Muscle Retraining 🏋️‍♀️
Begin graded internal or external pelvic floor work — focusing on coordination, endurance, and strength (Kegels aren’t one-size-fits-all!).

Core Muscle Activation 🔄
Restore control of deep abdominal muscles (like your transversus abdominis) in sync with pelvic floor activity.

Postural & Pelvic Alignment Work 🧍‍♀️
Address compensations from surgery (e.g. guarding, altered movement patterns) to reduce strain on pelvic structures.

Scar Mobilization 🤲
Gentle manual therapy to improve flexibility, circulation, and reduce pain or sensitivity.

Later Recovery (3+ Months)
Focus: Return to Function ⚡, Fitness 🏃‍♀️, & Lifestyle 🌈

Return-to-Exercise Planning 🎽
Get tailored guidance on when and how to safely return to walking, lifting, gym workouts, Pilates, or sport — without risking prolapse or core dysfunction.

Bladder & Bowel Retraining 🚽
Address leaks, urgency, or constipation — common but not normal after hysterectomy.

Support for Intimacy & Pain ❤️‍🩹
Gentle rehab for dyspareunia (pain with s*x), vaginal tightness, or scar-related discomfort.

Prolapse Prevention & Long-Term Pelvic Health 🌿
Learn how to protect your pelvic organs, manage intra-abdominal pressure, and keep your core system strong for life.

Why See a Pelvic Physio?
Our specialised training 🎓 allows us to look beyond just the muscles — we assess how your breath 🌬️, core 💪, pelvic floor 🌸, scars ✨, posture 🧍‍♀️, and habits 🌀 all interact post-surgery.

Whether you’re 6 weeks or 6 years post-op ⏳, it’s never too late to benefit from pelvic floor physio 🌟.

22/09/2025

💡 Let’s talk about digitation
It might sound clinical, but it’s something many people quietly deal with.

👉 What is it?
Digitation is when someone uses their finger to help remove stool from the bowel.

👉 Why does it happen?
This can occur when stools are too hard to pass, even with straining. It’s often linked to chronic constipation or conditions like prolapse.

👉 Is there another way?
Yes! By improving bowel habits, softening stools, learning effective emptying strategies, and addressing any anatomical changes, many people can reduce or even avoid the need for digitation.

✨ If this is something you experience, you’re not alone — and support is available. A pelvic health physio can help you find a safer, more comfortable way forward.

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Altona North, VIC
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Monday	9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 3pm
Saturday	8:30am - 1:30pm

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http://www.pelvichealth.melbourne/

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