Pelvic Pain Conditions

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For women who want to reclaim comfort, intimacy, and feel confident of their bodies and lives.

Pelvic pain affects many women but doesn’t have to be endured as “just part of being a woman.” Pain in the pelvis, vulva, or with intercourse can be isolating, confusing, and deeply impact your quality of life, relationships, and sense of self.

Pelvic pain is complex and often multifactorial. The pelvic floor muscles can become overactive, tight, or develop trigger points that refer pain throughout the pelvis. This tension can arise from trauma, protective guarding after injury, hormonal changes, endometriosis, previous infections, or persistent stress.

Many women with pelvic pain have been told “everything looks normal” or that pain is “in their head.” The reality is that pelvic pain is real, valid, and treatable. You deserve care that listens, believes you, and works with your whole self—not just your symptoms.

Pelvic Pain Conditions I Treat:

Sexual Pain:

  • Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) – superficial or deep
  • Vaginismus (involuntary muscle spasm preventing penetration)
  • Post-menopausal painful intercourse
  • Painful arousal or orgasm

Vulval & Vaginal Pain:

  • Vulvodynia (chronic vulval pain)
  • Vestibulodynia (pain at the vaginal opening)
  • Vaginal burning, rawness, or irritation

Nerve-Related Pain:

  • Pudendal neuralgia
  • Pelvic nerve entrapment or irritation
  • Post-surgical nerve pain

Other Pelvic Pain Conditions:

  • Endometriosis-related pelvic pain
  • Chronic pelvic pain syndrome
  • Pelvic floor myofascial pain & trigger points
  • Coccydynia (tailbone pain)
  • Pain with tampon insertion or pelvic examinations
  • Persistent pain after childbirth or surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Will treatment be painful?

My approach is trauma-informed and always within your control. We progress at your pace, and you remain in charge of what happens in each session. Any internal work is done only with your full consent using gentle techniques. The goal is never to cause pain but to gradually reduce sensitivity and restore comfort.

How long does treatment take?

This varies depending on how long you’ve experienced pain, contributing factors, and your individual response. Some women notice improvements within weeks, while others require months of consistent work. Progress—even small improvements—matters.

Can pelvic pain treatment help if I have endometriosis?
  • Yes. While pelvic physiotherapy doesn’t treat endometriosis itself, it can significantly help manage the muscular and nervous system components of pain that often accompany endometriosis
Will you work with my other healthcare providers?

Absolutely. Pelvic pain often requires a team approach. I find collaboration with your GP, gynaecologist, pain specialist, or other practitioners ensures your goals and expectations are the priority. A quick phone call or letter means we are all on the same page, and you get the outcomes you are after faster.