Pelvic Health

Pelvic health issues can affect people in many different ways. Some may notice discomfort in the lower back, hips, coccyx, or genital area, while others experience bladder urgency or mild leakage. Constipation, prolapse symptoms, menstrual pain, pain with penetration, and changes in sexual function are also common. With such a wide range of symptoms, it can be difficult to know where to start or which health professional to see.

Osteopaths utilise a whole person, integrative approach to pelvic health concerns. Dr Sandy is especially passionate about supporting women through all life stages and has further training in internal and external assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor. She aims to support your health outcomes through pelvic floor osteo assessment and treatment, whole body treatment and lifestyle advice.

Some of the pelvic-related issues she supports patients with include

  • Vulvodynia

  • Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis 

  • Pudendal Neuralgia

  • Straining to open bowels

  • Incontinence

  • Sexual disorders

  • Chronic pelvic pain associated with

    endometriosis/adenomyosis/dysmenorrhea/PMS

  • Day and nighttime wetting in children

  • Perimenopause and menopause

  • Accidental bladder leakage

  • Bladder and bowel urgency and frequency

  • Difficulty starting the flow of urine

  • Urinary retention

  • Constipation

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy

  • Labour and birth preparation 

  • Vaginismus

  • Dyspareunia

A person holding a medical model of a pelvis with muscles, showing anatomy, during an osteopathic consultation for pelvic pain.
A pregnant woman receiving a treatment on their lower back from an osteopath, for pregnancy-related pain.

Internal Assessments and Treatment

In some circumstances, an internal examination and subsequent techniques may be indicated. Dr Sandy will discuss this with you thoroughly, and further information, including risks, benefits and alternate treatment options will be provided. For further information and bookings, contact the clinic.