Pelvic dysfunction physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of problems involving the pelvic region of the body by a physiotherapist who has specialized training in pelvic conditions. For example: CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN - It is pelvic pain alone or in combination, in the abdomen, hip, pelvis, vagina, thighs, buttocks and rectum that has persisted for 6 months or more. Examples are: general chronic pelvic pain, vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, pelvic floor tension myalgia, levator ani syndrome, dyspareunia, vaginismus, anismus, proctalgia fugax, coccygodynia, chronic prostatitis, pudendal neuralgia and endometriosis. URINARY SYSTEM DISORDERS - With these disorders you may have bladder leakage, pain, an intense need to urinate immediately, frequent urination or have some hesitation in starting the urinary flow. Examples are: urinary incontinence (bladder leakage) types include stress, urge, mixed, overflow and incontinence after surgery. Other disorders include frequency and urgency, interstitial cystitis, bladder sphincter dyssynergia and urethral syndrome. GASTROINTESTINAL AND BOWEL DISORDERS - With these disorders bowel movements may be infrequent, painful, difficult to pass and incomplete. You may have diarrhea/constipation combinations, gas or bowel leakage. Examples are: constipation (obstructed defecation), anismus, pelvic floor dyssynergia, fecal incontinence (bowel leakage), pelvic muscle tension syndromes. One or a combination of these conditions can affect females and males, from teens to eighties. Many suffer in silence. However, treatment is available resulting in good improvement. The goal is to assist you in achieving your highest functional and pain-free level possible. Jackie Wells, customizes a therapeutic program based on the information collected from the medical history, physical and biofeedback assessments. You will be treated with sensitivity and dignity in a private room in a compassionate clinic. Treatment sessions are carried out on a one to one basis, always with your physiotherapist, Jackie Wells. The treatment programs may include: pelvic muscle exercises (Kegel), biofeedback, electrical stimulation, pain reducing techniques, musculoskeletal treatment, trigger point therapy, core stabilization, internal perineal massage, bladder & bowel retraining and patterning, dietary modifications, postural education and relaxation techniques.