Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: What It Is, Who It’s For, and Why It Matters

Pelvic health issues are far more common than many people realise and they don’t just affect new mums. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. When these muscles aren’t functioning well, the result can be pain, weakness, and symptoms that interfere with everyday life.

At Invicta Health and Performance, we provide expert pelvic floor physio to help clients regain control, comfort, and confidence whether after childbirth, surgery, injury, or simply as part of ageing or active living.

What Is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialist form of physio that assesses and treats the muscles and connective tissue at the base of the pelvis. These muscles play a vital role in:

• Bladder and bowel control
• Supporting pelvic organs
• Core stability and posture
• Sexual function
• Breathing mechanics

If these muscles are too weak, too tight, or not coordinating properly, it can lead to a range of symptoms but with the right support, improvement is absolutely possible.

Who Might Need Pelvic Floor Physio?

Pelvic floor issues don’t just affect one group — they can impact:

Postnatal Women

Recovery after childbirth, whether vaginal or C-section, places strain on the pelvic floor. Symptoms might include leakage, pelvic heaviness, or diastasis recti (abdominal separation).

Women in Perimenopause or Menopause

Hormonal changes can affect tissue tone and bladder control. Many women notice increased urgency, frequency, or pelvic discomfort in their 40s and 50s.

Men

Men can experience pelvic floor dysfunction, particularly after prostate surgery, or in relation to ongoing lower back or hip issues.

Active Individuals

Runners, lifters, and athletes may develop pelvic floor symptoms due to high intra-abdominal pressure or poor coordination under load — even if they’re otherwise fit and healthy.

Anyone with These Symptoms

• Urinary urgency or leakage
• Bowel control issues
• Pain or pressure in the pelvis
• Pain during or after sex
• Trouble starting or fully emptying the bladder
• Core weakness or pelvic instability

Why Postnatal Physiotherapy Is So Important

Too often, new mums are told that issues like leaking when you sneeze or feeling “not quite right” are normal. They might be common but they’re not something you have to live with.

Postnatal physiotherapy helps to:

• Reconnect with your core and pelvic floor
• Manage or prevent prolapse symptoms
• Reduce bladder and bowel issues
• Ease hip and lower back pain
• Support mental wellbeing and confidence
• Help you return safely to exercise or sport

Even if your birth experience felt uncomplicated, your body has still been through major changes. A postnatal check-in with a pelvic physio can make all the difference to how you recover.

What Are the Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physio?

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help:

• Improve bladder and bowel control
• Ease pelvic, lower back, or hip pain
• Restore sexual confidence and comfort
• Support postnatal and post-surgical recovery
• Reduce pelvic organ prolapse symptoms
• Build strength and control for daily life and exercise
• Prevent future issues before they become limiting

We focus on long-term, functional recovery — not just short-term symptom relief.

Ready to Take Control of Your Pelvic Health?

Pelvic floor issues are common — but they’re not “just part of life.” If you’re dealing with leakage, pressure, pain, or uncertainty around your recovery, we’re here to help with clear answers and a plan that works.

Book a confidential pelvic health assessment at Invicta Health and Performance and take the next step toward feeling strong, supported, and symptom-free.