Understanding the Role of Women’s Health Physio in Supporting Pelvic Health, Pain, and Recovery
At various stages in life, many women will experience symptoms that signal something isn’t quite right—whether it’s bladder urgency, pelvic discomfort, postnatal changes, or pain with intimacy. These are not simply things to “put up with” or quietly ignore. They are often signs that your pelvic floor or musculoskeletal system needs support, and that’s where a women’s health physiotherapist comes in.
What is Women’s Health Physiotherapy?
Women’s health physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy that focuses on the assessment and treatment of conditions related to the pelvic floor, bladder and bowel function, pregnancy and postnatal recovery, and pelvic pain. At Secret Women’s Business Physiotherapy, our experienced, all-female team provides a warm, discreet, and evidence-based approach to care.
We understand that seeking help for these concerns can feel deeply personal. That’s why we ensure every consultation is private, respectful, and focused on your specific needs and goals.
Common Reasons Women See a Women’s Health Physio
We see women of all ages and stages—from teenagers to new mothers to postmenopausal women and beyond. Some of the most common concerns we support include:
- Bladder issues – urgency, frequency, or leakage (stress urinary incontinence)
- Bowel concerns – including incontinence and difficulty with control
- Pelvic organ prolapse – feelings of heaviness, bulging, or discomfort
- Pelvic floor pain or weakness – which may impact daily comfort or physical activity
- Sexual pain (dyspareunia) – including discomfort during or after intercourse
- Endometriosis and adenomyosis – pelvic pain and support for flare management
- Pregnancy-related pain – such as pelvic girdle pain or low back pain
- Postnatal recovery – including rehabilitation after vaginal or caesarean birth
- Abdominal separation (rectus diastasis) – restoring core strength and function
- Pre- and post-surgical care – support before or after gynaecological surgery
- Children and adolescents – bedwetting, daytime incontinence, or pelvic floor concerns
- Pessary fitting and management – non-surgical support for pelvic organ prolapse
Why It Matters
Many of these conditions are common, but they are not normal—and they are certainly not things you need to live with. Women’s health physiotherapy (also called pelvic health or pelvic floor physios) provides structured, individualised treatment options that often include pelvic floor retraining, education, manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and lifestyle strategies.
Our approach is collaborative and holistic. We work closely with GPs, gynaecologists, urogynaecologists and dietitans and other health professionals to ensure that your care is integrated and evidence-based.
Your Care
At Secret Women’s Business Physiotherapy, we offer longer appointment times and one-on-one care. We create space for you to ask questions, discuss symptoms, and feel heard—whether it’s your first time seeking help or part of ongoing management.
If you’ve been wondering whether your symptoms are worth mentioning or whether anything can be done, the answer is yes. You don’t need to wait until things get worse, and you don’t need to manage it alone.
Ready to start the conversation?
Our physios are here to support you—with expertise, discretion, and care.
