Conditions We Treat
Why Specialist Support Matters
Many women accept pelvic floor problems as normal, especially after childbirth or during menopause. But leaking, pelvic pain and weakness are treatable conditions. Specialist women's health physiotherapy provides targeted assessment, pelvic floor rehabilitation and practical treatment that makes a real difference.
At Bluebell, our women's health physiotherapy is delivered with complete discretion and understanding. We create a safe, supportive environment where you can discuss your concerns openly and receive expert care tailored to you.
Pelvic floor symptoms explained
For appointment choices and rehabilitation, see our pelvic floor physiotherapy service information.
Our detailed guide covers bladder leakage, pelvic pressure, postnatal changes, consent-led assessment and the symptoms that should be discussed with your GP or urgent medical care first.
What does a women's health physio do?
A women's health physiotherapist assesses and treats problems linked to the pelvic floor, bladder, pregnancy and recovery after birth, alongside the muscles and joints they affect. Appointments start with a conversation about your symptoms and what matters to you, followed by an assessment and a plan that may include exercise, advice and hands-on treatment where appropriate. Everything is explained first, and you decide what you are comfortable with.
Back pain treatment during pregnancy
Back and pelvic pain are common in pregnancy as posture, weight and the way you move all change. Physiotherapy for back pain while pregnant focuses on positions that ease discomfort, exercises suited to your stage of pregnancy, and advice for sleeping, lifting and getting in and out of the car. Tell your physiotherapist how many weeks pregnant you are and about any advice from your midwife. Pregnancy-related pain is part of what our women's health service covers.
Pregnancy symptoms that need your midwife first
Contact your midwife or maternity unit straight away for bleeding, leaking fluid, reduced baby movements, a severe headache or swelling of the face and hands, or tummy pain that comes in waves or does not ease. Back pain that comes with any of these needs medical assessment before physiotherapy.
After birth
If you have recently had a baby, our postnatal physiotherapy page explains how postnatal recovery is arranged, including abdominal separation, pelvic floor recovery and returning to exercise. The pelvic floor physiotherapy page covers pelvic floor rehabilitation in more detail.
Pregnancy, surgery and menopause
Our pelvic girdle pain guide explains pelvic pain in pregnancy, our guide to physiotherapy after hysterectomy covers recovery after surgery, and our menopause physio guide explains pelvic health, joint pain and bone health at this stage of life.
Common questions
What is women's health physiotherapy?
It is physiotherapy for pelvic floor, bladder, pregnancy and postnatal problems, and the muscle and joint pain that can come with them.
What does a women's health physio do?
They listen to your symptoms, assess how your body is working and agree a plan of exercise, advice and treatment that you are comfortable with.
Can physio help back pain during pregnancy?
Yes. Physiotherapy can help with positions, exercise and advice to ease pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain. Tell your midwife about any pain that is severe or new.
Do I need a referral for women's health physio?
No, you can book directly. Some insurers ask for a GP referral before authorising treatment, so check your policy if you plan to claim.