Prostate cancer treatment causes a number of side effects and each week in our clinic we see many men who have come in for help. We are incredibly grateful to one our lovely patients for sharing his journey......    Kia ora e te whānau—I never thought I would be...

A pelvic health physio can play a crucial role for many men who undergo a radical prostatectomy—the surgical removal of the prostate for  treatment of prostate cancer. While this procedure is incredibly effective in treating cancer, it can lead to challenging side...

What are your pelvic floor muscles? Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that form a sling or hammock across the bottom of the pelvis. They stretch from the pubic bone at the front to the tailbone at the back. They’re a bit like a bowl sitting within the...

The average time it takes to get help with endometriosis diagnosis is 6 to 8 years, with some people experiencing delays of 7-10 years from the onset of symptoms to a confirmed diagnosis. This delay is huge, and it highlights the importance of raising awareness about...

In New Zealand, rates of bowel cancer are alarmingly high. For women, it’s the third-highest cause of cancer-related deaths, and for men, it ranks second. Bowel cancer can develop silently, often with minimal symptoms until it's too late. This makes it all the more...

Vulvodynia means vulvar pain or discomfort. People who have vulvodynia often describe a burning sensation, which occurs in the absence of visible or identifiable clinical causes. This means there are no obvious signs or diagnoses to explain the discomfort. Prevalence...

Difficulty inserting tampons? Pain with vaginal examinations? Difficulty with penetrative sex? … you may have vaginismus What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a condition where the muscles of the pelvic floor involuntarily contract or spasm during attempts at penetration....

As the holidays approach, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and find ourselves juggling lots of tasks. But don't forget to make sure you keep your pelvic floor safe over the holiday season. Travelling often means changes in our diet and daily routines, and...

Pelvic health physiotherapy after prostate cancer surgery One of the most common and troublesome side effects after prostate cancer surgery is urinary incontinence. This can range from mild leakage requiring temporary use of pads to more severe cases that last longer....

Early detection of prostate cancer saves lives. In New Zealand, over 4,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, and tragically, around 750 die from the disease. That’s nearly as many men as lost to COVID-19 during the pandemic. It is the most commonly...

Mental Health Awareness Week - 23rd to 29th September 2024 Since it's Mental Health Awareness week, we’ve decided to talk about the relationship between pelvic floor dysfunction and mental health. Pelvic floor dysfunction includes bladder and bowel control problems,...

When it comes to preparing for childbirth, most expectant mothers dream of a labour that's as smooth and short as possible. While there are various strategies to help make this dream a reality, one unexpected and simple tip is to incorporate dates into your diet...

Feeling off lately? Tired, irritable, or waking up throughout the night? It could be stress, or it might be perimenopause. Perimenopause is the stage of transition leading up to menopause, during which reproductive hormone levels, such as estrogen and progesterone,...

Bringing new life into the world is often seen as a time of joy and celebration. However, for some people, the experience can be overshadowed by birth trauma. This can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. At Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, we understand the...

Pregnancy and childbirth can put extra stress on your body, especially on the pelvic floor, back, pelvis, and abdominal muscles. This may lead to discomfort, pain, or pelvic floor issues such as bladder leakage and a sense of heaviness. Fortunately, we are here to...