Don’t suffer in silence!
Many problems related to pregnancy and bladder control in women are not an essential part of being pregnant, getting older or simply being a woman.
Many conditions in pregnancy are preventable and treatable. For urinary incontinence simple exercises and lifestyle changes can make a huge difference, whether you are pregnant, getting older or neither.
Pregnancy
Due to increased levels of the hormone relaxin, your ligaments will loosen to allow your pelvis to open during labour. Although this effect is seen mostly in the pelvis, it affects all the joints of the body. 1 in 5 women experience pain or discomfort around their pelvis during pregnancy, and if this lasts for more than a week, you should seek help. Postnatally, you may notice weakness in your tummy muscles and pelvic floor. This could lead to pain, incontinence and poor core strength if not addressed.
For pregnancy related pain we recommend attending for a 45 minute initial assessment for a full evaluation and treatment, after which your physio will advise what further treatment they recommend, if any.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects women of all ages—and while common, it’s not a normal part of aging or childbirth. Many women delay treatment due to embarrassment or the belief that nothing can be done. But effective treatment solutions are available.
At our clinic, we offer bespoke physiotherapy treatments to help you manage and overcome incontinence.
Your initial assessment session lasts an hour and includes a personalised assessment, expert guidance, and a tailored treatment plan. Internal examinations are only performed with your full consent and comfort in mind.
Endometriosis
Living with endometriosis involves much more than pelvic pain—it can impact your movement, posture, bladder and bowel function, sexual health, and overall quality of life. We know that endometriosis is complex, and the pain you experience is very real. At our clinic, we understand endometriosis.
That’s why we offer specialist women’s health physiotherapy for endometriosis, using effective and personalized strategies. Your initial one-hour assessment includes a thorough musculoskeletal and/or pelvic floor evaluation, expert advice, and a bespoke treatment plan designed just for you. Any internal examinations are conducted only with your full consent and comfort as our priority.
You don’t have to live with persistent pelvic pain. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have struggled with endometriosis for years, physiotherapy can help you move more freely, reduce your pain, and feel more in control of your body.
Returning January 2025
The Mummy MOT® is a comprehensive, physiotherapy-led postnatal assessment. It includes pelvic floor evaluation, abdominal muscle screening, postural analysis, and tailored advice for safe recovery. It’s designed to give women clarity, confidence, and a bespoke rehabilitation plan.
The Mummy MOT® is for any woman who has given birth, whether it’s been six weeks or six years. Many women experience lingering issues like pain, leakage, or weakness long after childbirth, and the Mummy MOT® provides the specialised support needed to address them, even if previous advice was to simply “get on with it.”
The Mummy MOT will be one of our premium products, relaunching in January 2026.
Mummy MOT
The Mummy MOT is a specialist post natal assessment recommended
for all women following delivery. The assessment can take place any
time from 6 weeks until many years after delivery. The assessment
takes 1 hour and includes:
- Full postural screen and assessment of any musculoskeletal issues
arising from pregnancy and the birth of your baby - Comprehensive external and internal (if you choose) examination
of your pelvic floor muscles - Assessment of your abdominal muscles and of your tummy gap
(diastasis rectus abdominus) - Screening for any bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction
- Advice on scar management
- A bespoke recovery programme devised for you
- A report detailing key findings and recommendations
- Please call Barbican Physio to make an appointment
For more information please contact us.
