Where to find us: On Wednesdays and Fridays @ Sicklinghall Cricket Club, Sickinghall , LS22 4BH. Home visits areas covered: Wetherby, Harrogate, Boston Spa, Collingham, Linton, Spofforth, Kirk Deighton, Kirkby Overblow, Weeton, Leathley & More.
Well Woman Physio provides evidence-based pelvic floor physiotherapy for women in Wetherby, Harrogate, Boston Spa, Collingham, Spofforth and the surrounding areas.
We help women with:
Appointments are available at our Sicklinghall clinic and through selected home visits
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissues that sit at the base of the pelvis. These muscles help support the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs, contribute to bladder and bowel control, support sexual function, and work alongside your breathing muscles, abdominal muscles and diaphragm to help manage pressure through the body.
Like any other muscle group, the pelvic floor needs strength, coordination and the ability to relax when required.
Pelvic floor symptoms are common, but they are not something you simply have to put up with.
Bladder symptoms are common and can affect women of all ages.
Stress urinary incontinence refers to leaking urine during activities that increase pressure through the body, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, running or exercise.
Some women experience a sudden, strong need to pass urine that is difficult to delay. This is known as urinary urgency. When urgency is accompanied by leakage before reaching the toilet, it is known as urgency urinary incontinence.
Women may experience:
These symptoms can occur following pregnancy and childbirth, during menopause, or due to changes in pelvic floor muscle function, bladder habits, fluid intake, and other lifestyle factors.
A pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more pelvic organs lose some of their support and descend into the vaginal walls.
Symptoms may include:
Pelvic floor muscles can sometimes become overactive, tense or painful. This may contribute to:
The pelvic floor should relax to allow normal bladder and bowel emptying. Problems with coordination can sometimes contribute to difficulties with emptying, straining, incomplete emptying or ongoing constipation symptoms.
A pelvic health physiotherapy assessment aims to understand the factors contributing to your symptoms and develop an individual treatment plan.
Treatment may include:
Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual symptoms, goals and lifestyle.
Consider seeking assessment if you experience:
Early assessment and advice can often help prevent symptoms from becoming more troublesome over time.
Related resources: You may find our Pregnancy & Postnal Physiotherapy page helpful if you are currently pregnant/ post partum and struggling with the above issues.
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No. An internal examination is always optional and only performed with your consent.
Pelvic floor muscle training is recommended as first-line treatment for many types of urinary incontinence.
Many women with prolapse symptoms benefit from pelvic floor rehabilitation, exercise advice and symptom management strategies.
No. You can book directly.
If you are experiencing pelvic floor symptoms and would like personalised advice and treatment, a pelvic health physiotherapy assessment can help identify the factors contributing to your symptoms and guide your recovery.
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Written by Esther Dawson, Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in women’s health, pelvic health and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Esther Dawson
30-Minute Massage – A focused treatment targeting specific areas of tension, pain, or discomfort. Ideal for those needing relief from muscle tightness, stress, or minor aches in a particular area, such as the neck, shoulders, or lower back. A great option for a quick yet effective reset.
This comprehensive pelvic health appointment is designed for women experiencing a range of concerns, including pelvic floor weakness, diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation often occurring after pregnancy), back pain, and hip pain. We’ll assess your posture, breathing patterns, core strength, and movement mechanics, often using external techniques. Depending on your specific needs and symptoms, an internal examination may be beneficial for a more thorough evaluation. We’ll discuss this possibility with you, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a personalised plan involving exercises, manual therapy, and lifestyle advice to improve your function, reduce pain, and enhance your overall well-being.
We understand that some pain conditions are complex and require a more in-depth approach. To ensure we can thoroughly assess your needs and provide the best possible care, we recommend booking a complex initial consultation if you have multiple areas of pain, or if your pain has been longstanding or has a complex history. This will allow us to listen carefully and understand your unique situation. While a standard initial consultation may be sufficient for some, a complex consultation helps us avoid needing a second appointment and ensures we can address all your concerns from the start.
If you’re managing complex or multiple health concerns, our 90-minute Home Visit Complex Appointment is designed for you. We’ll take the time to thoroughly assess your needs and create a highly personalised treatment plan, all in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Experience in-depth care without the stress of travel.
Enjoy the convenience and comfort of a 60-minute initial assessment and treatment plan creation in your own home. Whether you’re short on time, prefer the familiarity of your own space, or simply want to avoid travel, our home visit option brings expert physiotherapy directly to you. Experience personalised care without leaving your front door.
Your 45-minute therapeutic massage (60 minutes including assessment) will be personalised to address your unique needs. We’ll start with a consultation to discuss your areas of focus, and then tailor the massage techniques to provide the most effective treatment for your body
15mins consultation and 45min yoga practice. Escape the stresses of daily life with a restorative yoga session. This practice focuses on deep relaxation and gentle stretching, using props like blankets, bolsters, and blocks to support your body in comfortable, passive poses.Restorative yoga helps to release tension in the body, calm the nervous system, improve sleep, and enhance overall well-being. All levels are welcome, no flexibility is required.
1:1 yoga offers a level of individualisation that’s simply not possible in a class environment. Whether you have specific injuries, limitations, or goals, your sessions will be designed to address them directly. We’ll work together to modify poses, explore variations, and create a practice that’s safe, effective, and perfectly suited to your needs.
15mins consultation and 45mins yoga practice. Embark on your personalised yoga journey! This initial appointment begins with a thorough discussion and assessment of your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll then design a custom yoga program tailored specifically for you. Follow-up sessions can be conveniently held in the comfort of your own home or at the clinic, whichever you prefer.
In this 45 minute follow-up session, we’ll implement the treatment plan we discussed and agreed upon during your initial consultation.
During this comprehensive 60-minute initial appointment, we’ll take the time to truly understand your concerns and goals. We’ll then partner with you to develop a tailored treatment plan, designed specifically to address your individual needs and guide you towards lasting results
Curious about how physiotherapy can address your needs? Schedule a free 15-minute telephone consultation. We’ll listen to your concerns and explain how we can help you achieve your goals
