A woman's body goes through enormous changes across pregnancy, birth, the years of raising children and menopause. Problems such as leaking urine, pelvic heaviness, back pain or a weak core after birth are common, but they are not something you simply have to accept.
Our women's health physiotherapy service is led by a pelvic floor specialist and delivered in private, with care and respect. We work alongside our psychologists, nutritionists and occupational therapists so that every part of your recovery is covered.
What we treat
- Pelvic pain, including pain during intercourse
- Stress and urgency urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pregnancy-related back and pelvic girdle pain
- Pre- and postnatal core restoration
- Diastasis recti (separation of the tummy muscles)
- C-section scar recovery
- Pelvic floor and bone health around menopause
Diastasis recti: closing the tummy gap
During pregnancy the two halves of the rectus abdominis muscle stretch apart to make room for the baby. In many women the gap closes on its own after birth, but in others it stays wide or the connecting tissue stays weak, causing a bulge, back pain or a feeling of weakness.
We measure the gap and the tension of the midline tissue, then guide you through a progressive programme of deep abdominal, pelvic floor and breathing exercises, posture training and safe lifting for baby care. We tell you which exercises to avoid in the early stages and when it is safe to return to running or the gym.
Care through every life stage
Before birth we help you stay comfortable and prepare your body for labour. After birth we rebuild your pelvic floor and core. Around menopause, falling oestrogen can weaken the pelvic floor and bones, and targeted exercise helps protect both.
Pelvic Floor & Women's Health: frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have diastasis recti?
Signs include a bulge or doming along the middle of the tummy when you sit up, a gap you can feel with your fingers above or below the belly button, and back pain or core weakness after pregnancy. We can measure it accurately.
When can I start exercising after giving birth?
Gentle pelvic floor and breathing exercises can usually start within days. A postnatal check at around six weeks helps decide when you can safely return to higher-impact exercise.
Is the women's health service private?
Yes. Assessments and treatment take place in a private room, and everything you share is confidential.
Do you also treat men?
Yes, our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy service treats men with leakage after prostate surgery, pelvic pain and related problems.