Pelvic Floor Weakness
Your pelvic floor muscles form the base of your core and play a vital role in supporting your bladder, uterus, and bowel. When these muscles become weak or fail to coordinate properly, you may experience issues such as incontinence, pelvic heaviness, or reduced support and control.
Common Pelvic Floor Weakness Symptoms
- Leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, or exertion
- A feeling of pelvic heaviness or dragging
- Difficulty controlling wind or bowel movements
- Reduced sexual sensation or function
- Lower back or pelvic discomfort
- Difficulty activating or relaxing the pelvic floor
Potential Pelvic Floor Weakness Causes
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Chronic constipation or straining
- Persistent coughing or respiratory conditions
- Pelvic or abdominal surgery
- Hormonal changes (particularly during menopause)
- Repetitive heavy lifting or high-impact exercise
Assessment
Your assessment begins from the moment you enter the clinic. We observe your posture, breathing, and movement patterns.
Subjective assessment:
We’ll discuss your symptoms, lifestyle, physical activity, pregnancy or surgical history, and how pelvic floor weakness affects your day-to-day life.
Objective assessment:
We’ll evaluate your pelvic floor muscle strength, endurance, and coordination. Real-time ultrasound is used to help you visualise your muscle contractions and ensure correct activation. If appropriate, an internal assessment may also be offered to provide a detailed understanding of your muscle tone and function.
Pelvic Floor Weakness Treatment With Us
- Education on pelvic floor and core muscle function
- Pelvic floor strengthening and coordination exercises using real-time ultrasound feedback
- Strategies to improve posture, breathing, and pressure management
- Guidance on lifestyle and activity modifications to protect your pelvic floor
- Progressive exercise program tailored to your individual goals
- For overactive pelvic floors, gentle relaxation and release techniques to restore balance
Plan
Our goal is to help you reconnect with your pelvic floor by building awareness, control, and confidence in your body’s natural strength.Together, we’ll create a personalised plan that supports your function and long-term wellbeing.
“Strength comes not from doing more, but from learning to move with awareness, control, and balance.”
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