If you’re experiencing poor bladder and bowel control as well as non-pleasurable intercourse, then it is a good idea to have yourself checked for underactive or weak pelvic floor muscles. What are the symptoms of underactive pelvic floor muscles? The most common symptoms of overactive pelvic floor muscles are: Urinary/faecal incontinence Pelvic organ prolapse Reduced…
44% of Australian Women report Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain, known as “PrPGP”, with approximately 10% of those women reporting persistent pain beyond their pregnancy. This condition has a negative impact on a woman’s quality of life, impacting on her psychological and emotional health. Many women experiencing PrPGP are dismissed and advised their condition is…
Having a baby is one of life’s truly remarkable experiences. At Sydney Pelvic Clinic we have watched many of our patients take this journey and we have shared with them the joy and excitement of this wonderful time. Pregnancy and delivery (vaginal or caesarean section) are also major events and bring about much change to…
Pelvic pain is constant or intermittent pain experienced between the belly button and the tops of the legs. Pelvic pain affects up to 25% of our population, which is more common than asthma (10%) or back pain (14%), and it has a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. Patients suffering with pelvic pain often…
Pelvic Girdle Pain, known as “PGP”, is described as any pain occurring in the pelvis (specifically between the iliac crests and the gluteal fold, particularly in the vicinity of the sacroiliac joints). The pain can radiate down the back of the thigh (known as the posterior thigh), and can also occur in conjunction with, or…
A caesarean delivery, or C-section, may be planned or unplanned, but either way it is major abdominal surgery. We often find women are unsure on how to best look after their bodies after such surgery. Here are a few tips to aid in recovery over the first 6 weeks after a caesarean delivery: 1. Listen To…
TRAUMA Up to one in three new mothers in Australia have some degree of birth trauma. As the understanding of birth trauma grows, the need to seek professional postnatal support becomes increasingly clear. The most common childbirth injuries are perineal tears, levator avulsions (injury to the pelvic floor muscles), Pubic Diastasis, coccyx fractures. With education, pelvic floor muscle training, and…
Rectus Abdominis Diastasis (RAD) commonly known as abdominal separation is when the outer layer of the abdominal muscles separate through the center of the abdominal wall. This is most commonly seen during and after pregnancy, however it can be present in other populations including men and athletes. RAD is generally not painful, however it can lead…
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