Early Intervention Is Best

Cairns women’s health management can be complex, and if you are experiencing any symptoms of pelvic pain or distress, early assessment and treatment is best. Whether you are a young woman experiencing significant period pain, a pregnant and/or postpartum woman, or someone who is considering engaging in crossfit / heavy lifting, which places considerable strain on the pelvic floor, our team can assist with assessment, support, treatment and guidance.

One of our senior Physiotherapists, Leisa Lawson, is very passionate about preventing pelvic floor problems by providing quality treatment in pregnancy, preparing for birth, and early postnatal to assist with recovery, including a Caesarean delivery.

Pelvic Floor Examinations

Pelvic floor examinations are an integral part of our Cairns women’s health management services and at Wellness Embodied, we provide external examinations – including real time ultrasound services – as well as internal examinations. Why do we recommend an internal vaginal examination when you have pelvic floor dysfunction? It provides us with the ‘bigger’ picture when it comes to what may be causing your pain and symptoms, and therefore helps us to develop the best and most appropriate treatment options for you. It does not have to be on the first session and you can decide not to be examined internally at all.

An examination will often include assessing:

• any tenderness and tension in the abdomen and pelvis.
• if any tenderness in the vulva, vaginal wall or pelvic floor muscles (vaginal opening or deeper).
• if the pelvic floor muscles are contracting AND relaxing well.
• if the pelvic floor is supporting the bladder well with a cough.
• the effect on your organs with a “bear down” cue, like you are passing a bowel motion etc.