Pelvic floor therapy in Ilkley
Pelvic floor issues are often seen as a bit of a taboo subject, but they’re far more common than you might think. In fact, over 60% of women in the UK suffer with at least one pelvic floor problem. But here at Flow Osteopathy Clinic Ilkley, we’re on a mission to change that!
We’ve recently expanded our women’s health services to include pelvic floor therapy, so if bladder or bowel issues are making your life uncomfortable, please don’t suffer in silence or let feelings of embarrassment prevent you from looking after your pelvic floor health. Let Felicity – our pelvic health specialist – take care of you, with tailored treatment and exercise plans that’ll help you reclaim control of your life so that you can begin to feel more like you again.
Our pelvic floor therapy clinic is situated just on the outskirts of Ilkley town centre, with treatment rooms that are warm, welcoming, comfy and non-clinical. Daytime and evening appointments are available so that there’s minimal disruption to busy schedules.
Why might women wish to have pelvic floor therapy?
As we get older, have children or go through the menopause, our pelvic floor muscles can weaken. This can cause a variety of symptoms, including bladder and bowel issues, menstrual or sexual symptoms, or pelvic organ prolapse.
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Do you leak when you sneeze, laugh, cough or exercise?
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Do you avoid playing, jumping or bouncing with your children or grandchildren for fear of peeing?
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Do you ever feel a sense of heaviness in your pelvic area or that something is going to ‘fall out’?
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Do you feel like you need to go to the toilet quite suddenly or that it’s difficult to fully empty your bladder or bowel?
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Do you feel pain or discomfort during sex?
If you’re thinking “yes, that’s me!” to any of these questions then it would be really beneficial to have your pelvic floor assessed. It’s important to note that pelvic floor issues don’t just affect women who have had children – they can affect any woman of any age. And even if symptoms aren’t present, it’s a great idea to visit a pelvic floor therapy practitioner every so often so that they can assess your pelvic floor health and pre-empt and reduce any issues that may cause a problem in the future.
So whether you’re navigating postpartum recovery, menopause, or just want to stop crossing your legs every time you sneeze – we’ve got you! Take back control and feel the difference with pelvic floor therapy; book your appointment at our Ilkley clinic now.