Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national ...

Deep pain at the back of the hip. Pain near the rear of your hip could be a sign of sciatica, a ligament injury, or one of ...

It involves pain and discomfort in the pelvic area, lower back, hips, and thighs, says the expert. As the baby grows and the ...

Hip pain in women can stem from hormonal changes, fractures, infections, and more. Pain can range from mild to severe, ...

When these muscles are weak, you may experience pelvic pain or bladder leaks. But what you may not realize is that pelvic floor stretches are just as important. Tight pelvic muscles, a condition ...

It occurs when the femoral nerve, which runs from the pelvis down the thigh, is compressed or damaged. This can lead to pain, weakness, or numbness in the front of the thigh and lower leg.

One in four women will experience pain during sex but many feel unable to talk about it or seek professional help. While not a traditional area of physiotherapy, pelvic floor specialists are ...

You may need to take pain medications for the first 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. Your doctor may prescribe opioids or ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Most surgeons advise a 6-week period of pelvic ...

Pelvic organ prolapse can be distressing or embarrassing and interfere with everyday activities. But it's also common. For many women, treatment is simple, effective and doesn't involve surgery .

It affects as many as one in 10 people assigned female at birth, and can increase the risk of other serious health conditions.

As a urogynaecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women with leaking bladders and weak supporting tissues allowing the vaginal walls to bulge outside.