Pelvic health physiotherapy treats problems of the pelvic floor, the group of muscles that supports the bladder, uterus and bowel. It helps with urinary leakage, pelvic pain, weak tummy muscles after childbirth and back pain in pregnancy. These problems are common, but many women feel shy about raising them and suffer in silence.
A physiotherapist in Borivali working in this area first explains what the pelvic floor does, in simple terms, and asks about bladder habits, pain, childbirth history and daily activities. Posture, breathing and muscle control are then assessed. Exercises are tailored to the woman, since squeezing too hard can be as unhelpful as weakness, and some pelvic pain comes from muscles that are too tight and need to relax. Privacy and comfort are respected at every step.
Pelvic health matters for daily confidence: laughing, coughing, lifting a child, exercising or travelling without worry about leaks. Breathing and posture are part of the treatment because the diaphragm and pelvic floor work together. Women are also advised on bladder habits, constipation and safe return to exercise. Persistent bleeding, severe pain or heavy leaking is reported to the gynaecologist.
Pelvic health services at Apex include:
