physio does it work...

[masa65]

got my first class with the physio with 9 other people...then four weeks later the 1-1 with physio, has anyone done this and what was the results of going these appointments...thankyou

[bantam12]

I've never found physio any help at all, Pilates on the other hand is very good, as long as the instructor is experienced in women's problems.

[Alaine1 Administrator]

Hi,

I’ve only done physio 1:1 as I went private. I found it a huge help but it’s not a quick fix and I had to have over 6 months of treatment. I’m going to go back again as my pelvic pain is from multiple conditions so needs ongoing/top up treatments from time to time. I’d say give it a go as it’s useful to go as part of a group as physios are really good when it comes to educating patients on pain and treatments etc. Go with an open mind and be prepared to perhaps need another gp referral for additional treatment especially if it’s a long standing problem. Also remember when are all different and the people there are likely to have different conditions or severity of pain/pelvic floor dysfunction etc so will respond quicker or slower. I hope you find it help

[masa65 in reply to Alaine1]

the GA refered me 16weeks ago so just got the appointment and if it dont work then i got to have surgery for prolape as i have bladder and bowel and womb....all falling about 1cm from coming out of me.........thats why i need to know it it going to work. or just prolong the wait for the surgery i think i needed back in june when all the problems started . thankyou for your reply

[Alaine1 Administrator in reply to masa65]

Physiotherapy should always be the first line treatment for prolapse rather than jumping into surgery which might only be partially successful. A good gynae would always do this first but it might need 6 months of treatment plus you need to do any exercises given at home to get maximum results. There is no way of knowing for sure but the fact that the gynae has referred you does show that they believe it might help you rather than needing surgery. Please don’t assume surgery is a quick fix or best option. Surgery comes with it’s own risks including infection, delayed healing or simply not working. These are all worst case scenarios but you need to be aware of them. I’ve had complications after surgeries but in my case didn’t have any other options as it was to remove endometriosis for one of them and the other was breast surgery to remove what thankfully turned out to be a benign tumour. I really hope this works for you

[Fra22-57]

Exercises or physsop has never been mentioned.my sister asked me if I had been told to do pelvic exercises

[Joolibee]

I have been having 1-1 physio for over three years. As Alaine says, it’s not a quick fix, but I have benefitted from the treatment and advice. It took over 6 months before I felt any improvement. I have to make sure that I do my exercises daily, and I incorporate this into gentle yoga, which I find hugely beneficial. I also try to walk as much as possible, as this seems to relax my pelvic muscles, and I practice mindfulness. We are all different, so no one method will suit everyone, but I would definitely recommend giving physio a go, as long as the Physiotherapist is suitably trained in dealing with pelvic pain. Good luck.

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I agree with all the above,especially try anything before surgery. But what the Physiotherapist tells you to do at home,you must be very strict with yourself and do them.

Now I've had my Pelvic problem for around 13-14 yrs,and my Physiotherapist told me it would take a long time to fix,because I've had it so long,if I had gone to her in the beginning she would have fix me up quicker. So yes I agree the longer you've had the problem,takes time to fix. But you haven't had it as long as me,so go with enthusiasm,and positivity. Good luck🍀🍀