13/09/2025
"I wish I'd seen you sooner!" is the most common comment we receive in our clinic.
This is a great example of how specialist & targeted pelvic physiotherapy intervention can help women with symptoms of
This lady had been taken over by her symptoms of prolapse. She was struggling daily with the discomfort of pelvic heaviness and bladder urgency. In desperation, she booked to see a number of specialists who offered useful advice but no physiotherapy. Her consultant had simply said (without examination) I'll pop you on the surgery list, but it'll be years before you're seen and you'll definitely need surgery then.
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By the time she had come into our physio clinic, this lady was tearful and fearful. She had stopped her much-loved daily walks and was spending a lot of time at home and on the sofa. She searched for answers in online chat groups and forums but just felt a rise in her anxiety.
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Our assessment showed that her pelvic floor was pushing as opposed to lifting. She was holding her breath and sucking in - almost constantly through the day.
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We taught her to breathe.
We taught her to squeeze correctly.
We helped her to move and release gripping tension.
We encouraged her to work at home daily.
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Her 2-week review demonstrated structural similarities within the pelvis. The prolapses were still there. But she had started to feel better. She visited the toilet every day to empty her bowels, it felt easier and less stressful. Her bladder was quieter and she could practice holding on between visits. She had started short walks again and absolutely loved it! But she was super fearful of the symptoms returning.
We progressed her pelvic floor training, we included more activity and exercise.
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At her next 4-week review, she arrived beaming and a little flushed. She had just completed a 10km walk up to the clinic. "I'm fixed" - she said! "I'm walking again, I feel healthy again, I feel confident again! I'm walking 10,000 steps a day again. Thank you so much!"
It's not always as easy as this but you'll only know if you take the first step. Are you ready to take that step with us? We're here and ready for you!