Pelvic Pain Treatment | Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pelvic pain is not something you have to live with. Painful sex, difficulty inserting tampons, severe period pain, or ongoing pelvic discomfort that stops you from doing what you love is not something you have to continue with. With the right pelvic health physiotherapy support, these symptoms can improve.
At Embrace Physio + Pilates, our pelvic floor physiotherapists provide evidence-based treatment for a wide range of pelvic pain conditions including endometriosis, adenomyosis, vulval pain, IBS, and persistent pelvic floor tension.
What Causes Pelvic Pain?
Pelvic pain is often complex and multi-factorial. It may involve pelvic floor muscle tension, bladder or bowel dysfunction, hormonal conditions, musculoskeletal issues, or past medical experiences.
During your initial appointment, we take a thorough history to understand the full picture. Discussions may include:
Bladder and bowel symptoms
Gynaecological history including endometriosis or adenomyosis
Digestive concerns such as IBS and constipation
Musculoskeletal pain including hips, back, and pelvis
Lifestyle and stress factors
Your comfort is our priority. You guide the pace of assessment and treatment at all times.
Multidisciplinary Pelvic Pain Care
Research shows that multidisciplinary care leads to better outcomes for chronic pelvic pain. We work collaboratively with GPs, gynaecologists, psychologists, and sexologists to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
At Embrace Physio + Pilates, we can help you build a trusted support team to optimise your recovery.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Treatment Options
Every treatment plan is individualised. A common goal in pelvic pain management is restoring a functional and relaxed pelvic floor.
Many people with pelvic pain have overactive or tight pelvic floor muscles. Learning how to consciously relax these muscles throughout the day and during exercise is key to reducing symptoms.
Treatment approaches may include:
Pelvic floor muscle relaxation training
Breathwork to reduce muscle tension
Internal release techniques
Education for long-term self-management
Use of pelvic wands to assist gentle muscle release
Pelvic wands can be an effective tool to reduce pelvic floor tension while allowing the rest of your body to remain relaxed.
Pelvic Pain and Constipation
Constipation and chronic straining are common contributors to pelvic pain. Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you:
Improve stool consistency through dietary and lifestyle strategies
Learn how to empty your bowels without straining
Use tools such as footstools to support optimal positioning
Improving bowel function often reduces pelvic floor strain and overall pain levels.
Treatment for Painful Sex and Difficulty with Tampon Insertion
Pain with intercourse, tampon insertion, or vaginal penetration is commonly linked to protective pelvic floor muscle tension.
Dilator therapy is a gentle, graded treatment approach that helps your body learn that insertion is safe. Starting with a smaller size and progressing gradually at your own pace can improve comfort with tampons, intercourse, vibrators, or other personal goals.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy can significantly improve confidence, comfort, and quality of life.
Book a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist in Melbourne
Our experienced clinicians at Embrace Physio + Pilates provide pelvic pain treatment at our clinics in:
If you are looking for pelvic floor physiotherapy in Melbourne for pelvic pain, painful sex, endometriosis support, or constipation management, we are here to help.
You deserve to feel comfortable in your body. Book an appointment today and take the first step toward lasting relief.
Author: Sophie Clarke