Boutique Pelvic Health

As Pelvic Pain Awareness Month wraps up, here’s a reminder many women are surprised to learn 🤍

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is often a first-line conservative treatment for a range of pelvic health conditions, including:
• Urinary incontinence
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Pelvic pain
• Postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction

Research shows pelvic floor muscle training can significantly improve symptoms and quality of life for many women — especially when individualised and started early.

Early support can make a meaningful difference ✨ What was your biggest “aha” moment about pelvic health or pelvic pain this month?

Drop it below 👇 your story might help someone else feel less alone.

📍If you’re on the Gold Coast and experiencing pelvic symptoms, support is available. Link in Bio!

Endometriosis management is rarely about one treatment alone 🤍

Research supports a multidisciplinary approach, including medical care, pelvic health physiotherapy, and pain management strategies working together.
Working collaboratively with GPs, gynaecologists, and allied health professionals helps ensure more comprehensive, individualised care.

📚 Evidence:
European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE) Guideline – Endometriosis
https://www.eshre.eu/Guidelines-and-Legal/Guidelines/Endometriosis

It’s completely normal to feel unsure before your first pelvic health physiotherapy appointment 🤍

Understanding what to expect can help ease some of that uncertainty.

My focus is always to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported — every step of the way.

Boutique Pelvic Health supports women across the Gold Coast with evidence-based, individualised care ✨

Let’s get real for a sec 👇

If you’re straining on the toilet, you’re placing significant pressure on your pelvic floor and pelvic organs.
The evidence: Research shows that adopting a squatting posture (using a footstool) helps to relax the puborectalis muscle, allowing for more complete and efficient bowel emptying with less strain.
It’s a simple, evidence-based habit that can make a real difference for pelvic health.
Save this for the next time you’re struggling 🤍

Research reference:

Sikirov, D. (2003). Comparison of straining during defecation in three positions. Digestive Diseases and Sciences
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12794118/

Markland, A. D. et al. (2013). Association of low toilet height with straining and constipation symptoms. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23207237/

Kind words like this mean so much 🤍

Creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported is at the heart of everything I do at Boutique Pelvic Health.

Pelvic health concerns can feel deeply personal, you deserve care that is not only evidence-based, but also compassionate and respectful every step of the way.

Thank you for trusting me with your care ✨

Did you know that 1 in 4 women in Australia experience pelvic floor dysfunction, and around 1 in 5 live with chronic pelvic pain?

If this is part of your story, you’re not alone even if it’s felt that way.

These conditions are far more common than we’re led to believe, yet so many women are told to “just live with it”.
You deserve better than that.

With the right support and evidence-based care, things can improve.

Swipe through to learn more about the stats and why this conversation matters.

Sources:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW): https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-disease/chronic-pain-in-australia

Pelvic Floor First (Continence Foundation of Australia): https://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/

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Post-Birth Vaginal Sensation: You Are Not Alone.🌸

Changes in vaginal sensation after birth are far more common than many women realise. Research suggests up to 1 in 3 women report vaginal laxity, yet it remains a topic rarely discussed in healthcare settings.

If you've noticed shifts in sensation, a dip in confidence, or discomfort with intimacy since giving birth, please know that you are absolutely not alone in this experience. Pelvic health physiotherapy offers a supportive pathway to recovery through targeted pelvic floor muscle training, tissue support strategies, and empowering education.

Your comfort and confidence matter. If you'd like support or simply want to explore your options, we welcome you to reach out to Boutique Pelvic Health.

Reference: Campbell P, et al. (2018). ""Self-Reported Vaginal Laxity—Prevalence, Impact, and Associated Symptoms in Women Attending a Urogynecology Clinic."" The Journal of Sexual Medicine

Many women don’t know pelvic health physiotherapy exists until they are referred. One participant said:

“I would have taken action a lot sooner if I had known physiotherapy could help.”

Pelvic health physiotherapy can support:
• Bladder control
• Prolapse symptoms
• Bowel function
• Pelvic pain
• Confidence in movement

Many women notice improvements within 3–6 months of care.

If something doesn’t feel right in your body, you deserve to know your options. Pelvic health care is available at every stage of life.

💌 Reference: Murphy et al., 2025