Pelvic Pain Treatment
Do you have:
Sharp stabbing pain inside the vagina
Pain during intercourse (entry and/or deep penetration)
Difficulty inserting a tampon or menstrual cup
Intense pain before or during your period
Pain when opening your bowels or urinating
The above symptoms may be related to your pelvic floor muscles, and therefore could be helped with women’s health physiotherapy.
The causes and risk factors for Pelvic Pain include:
Endometriosis / Adenomyosis
Dysmenorrhea (Heavy and painful periods)
Menopause / loss of oestrogen causing vaginal dryness
Bladder pain syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis
Recurrent UTIs or fungal infections
Vestibulitis / Vestibulodynia
Irritable bowel syndrome
History of physical or psychological trauma and/or abuse
Mental illness such as depression and anxiety
Traumatic childbirth, perineal / internal tears during childbirth
Chronic Stress
Treatment for Pelvic Pain is complex and multifactorial, but IT IS possible to change the symptoms.
Your physiotherapist will discuss the treatment options available to manage your symptoms, and also try to address the cause of the condition.
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B.Sc.Physiotherapy (Hons)
Lucy graduated from the University of Birmingham (UK) in 2009 and specialised in private musculoskeletal physiotherapy immediately. She has extensive experience in treating a range of injuries including sports, work-related, post-surgery and chronic degenerative conditions. She has been part of the medical team at the London Marathon, international athletics competitions and national university athletics championships.
Lucy has also worked closely with GPs in the UK, providing musculoskeletal based education and training as part of their professional development programmes.
Lucy emigrated to Australia in 2015 and has worked with Physio Professionals since. Since having her two daughters she has developed an interest in Women’s Health Physiotherapy and is passionate about helping women throughout the life span with all pelvic dysfunctions. She has a special interest in Chronic Pelvic Pain conditions.
Lucy developed an interest in physiotherapy through being an athlete and suffering numerous injuries herself. She has represented England in Athletics and was British Universities steeplechase champion. These days, Lucy competes in local triathlons and loves the Sunshine Coast outdoor lifestyle.
Lucy’s interest areas are: Women’s Health Physiotherapy, Pelvic Pain conditions, Pelvic Floor dysfunction and Pre/Post Pregnancy Physiotherapy.
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