Pelvic floor physiotherapy

Pelvic floor physiotherapy helps with a range of conditions including urinary urgency and frequency, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, pregnancy and postnatal recovery, perimenopause and menopause. It can also be valuable for women managing conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis, where a stronger, more balanced pelvic floor can help reduce pain and improve day-to-day comfort.

Many patients notice improvement within 6-8 weeks of a dedicated pelvic floor exercise programme. Results depend on the severity of the condition and consistency with the prescribed exercises.

At your first appointment, your clinician will take time to understand your history, your symptoms, and what you'd like to feel differently. Depending on what's brought you in, this may include an internal examination, though that's always explained clearly, carried out with care, and entirely your choice. It’s a thorough assessment, and you'll leave with a clear picture of what's going on and a clear plan that's shaped around you.

Leaking after childbirth is very common, but it's not something you have to simply accept. Pelvic floor physiotherapy can make a big difference, and the sooner you come in, the sooner things can improve. It's never too late to seek help, whether you gave birth six weeks ago or ten years ago.

Endometriosis and adenomyosis can cause significant pelvic pain, and the pelvic floor often responds to that pain by tightening and guarding, which can make symptoms worse over time. Pelvic floor physiotherapy works to release that tension, strengthen the surrounding muscles, and improve the way the pelvis moves and functions. It won't treat endometriosis itself, but it can make a real difference to how you experience it day to day.

It depends on what's brought you in and how your body responds. Some women notice a significant difference within a few sessions while others benefit from a longer course of treatment, particularly where there's been a long-standing issue or a more complex picture. Your clinician will give you a realistic sense of what to expect after your first assessment, and will review your progress with you throughout.

Not at all! Pelvic floor issues affect women at any stage of life, regardless of whether they've had children. We see women in their twenties through to their seventies and eighties, and the reasons they come to us are as varied as the women themselves. If something doesn't feel right, it's worth coming in.

No. You can book directly through the Six Physio website without a GP referral.

Yes. We work with most major private medical insurers and you can book directly through your insurer on our website.