Womens Health
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Pregnancy & Postnatal Care
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Pelvic & Lower Back Pain
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Basic Pelvic Floor Support
Women’s Health Treatment in Epping
Women’s health encompasses a wide range of physical changes and concerns that can occur throughout different stages of life.
Pregnancy, childbirth, hormonal changes, menopause, ageing and changes in activity can all influence the muscles, joints and other structures involved in movement.
For some women this can contribute to pain, reduced strength or changes in physical function. Others may need guidance when exercising during pregnancy, recovering after childbirth or returning to sport and regular exercise.
At Muscle Joint Bone, our focus is on the musculoskeletal, movement and rehabilitation aspects of women’s health.
Depending on your presentation, treatment may involve Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Exercise Physiology or Clinical Pilates.
Women’s Health Conditions We Can Help With
Our team can assess and manage a range of musculoskeletal, movement and rehabilitation concerns affecting women at different stages of life.
Pregnancy-Related Pain
Changes in weight, posture and movement during pregnancy can place additional demands on the lower back, pelvis, hips and surrounding muscles. We can assess pregnancy-related back, pelvic, hip and muscular pain and provide appropriate treatment, advice and exercise.
Pelvic & Lower Back Pain
Pelvic and lower back pain can occur during pregnancy, after childbirth or at other stages of life. Assessment can identify musculoskeletal factors involving movement, strength, joints and activity that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Postnatal Care
Following childbirth, women may experience back or pelvic discomfort, reduced strength, neck and shoulder pain or difficulty returning to activity. Rehabilitation can help restore movement, rebuild strength and support a gradual return to exercise.
Basic Pelvic Floor Support
Our physiotherapists can provide basic pelvic floor assessment, education and exercise-based treatment where appropriate. More complex concerns requiring comprehensive pelvic floor care are referred to dedicated pelvic health physiotherapists.
Returning to Exercise
Returning to exercise after pregnancy should be progressive and individualised. Rehabilitation can help rebuild core, hip and lower-limb strength, general conditioning, movement confidence and exercise tolerance.
Menopause, Strength & Movement
Perimenopause and menopause can coincide with changes in muscle strength, bone health and physical capacity. Exercise-based care can help improve strength, mobility and confidence with everyday movement and physical activity.
Not sure which type of care is right for you? Book an assessment and our team can discuss your symptoms, movement and goals and determine the most appropriate next step.
Book an AssessmentWOMEN'S HEALTH ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT
When Should You Seek Treatment?
Consider booking an assessment if you are experiencing:
- Lower back pain during pregnancy
- Pelvic or hip pain
- Buttock or sciatic-type pain
- Postnatal back pain
- Neck or shoulder pain associated with feeding or carrying your baby
- Difficulty returning to exercise
- Reduced strength following pregnancy
- Recurring lower back or pelvic discomfort
- Mild pelvic floor concerns
- Reduced confidence with exercise
- Changes in strength or physical capacity through menopause
You don’t need to wait until symptoms become severe before seeking advice.
If your symptoms require specialist pelvic floor, obstetric, gynaecological or other medical assessment, we’ll recommend that you see an appropriate healthcare professional.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE
6 DISCIPLINES, ONE TEAM
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Assessment and treatment for pregnancy-related pain, postnatal recovery, musculoskeletal concerns and basic pelvic floor assessment and rehabilitation.
OSTEOPATHY
Hands-on assessment and treatment for musculoskeletal concerns involving the lower back, pelvis, hips, neck and shoulders.
CHIROPRACTIC
Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal concerns involving the spine, joints and surrounding structures throughout different stages of life.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Individualised exercise programs to improve strength, mobility, physical capacity and confidence with movement and exercise.
CLINICAL PILATES
Supervised, exercise-based rehabilitation focused on strength, control, mobility and gradually building physical capacity.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Hands-on treatment to help manage muscular tension, aches and discomfort, including areas such as the back, hips, neck and shoulders.
Our Approach to Women’s Health Treatment
There is no single treatment program suitable for every woman.
Your treatment plan is based on your symptoms, assessment findings, stage of life and what you want to get back to doing.
Treatment and rehabilitation may include:
- Education and advice
- Activity modification
- Manual therapy where appropriate
- Mobility exercises
- Strength exercises
- Core and trunk rehabilitation
- Hip and lower limb strengthening
- Basic pelvic floor exercises where appropriate
- Pregnancy-appropriate exercise
- Postnatal rehabilitation
- Clinical Pilates
- Exercise Physiology
- Progressive return to gym, running or sport
Where your condition requires expertise outside our scope, we’ll also help guide you towards the appropriate specialist.
TREATMENT FOR WOMEN's HEALTH CONCERNS
CARE THAT CHANGES WITH YOU
WHY CHOOSE MUSCLE JOINT BONE
Women’s health needs can change through pregnancy, postnatal recovery, returning to exercise, menopause and beyond. Our approach considers your symptoms, movement, strength and lifestyle to provide care that’s appropriate for you.
CARE TAILORED TO YOUR STAGE OF LIFE.
No two women have the same needs. We assess what’s contributing to your symptoms and tailor treatment and rehabilitation around your body, current stage of life and individual goals.
ONE TEAM. MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES.
Access Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Exercise Physiology, Clinical Pilates and Massage Therapy within one multidisciplinary clinic, making it easier to support different stages of treatment and rehabilitation.
KNOW WHEN SPECIALIST CARE IS NEEDED.
Our physiotherapists can provide basic pelvic floor assessment and treatment where appropriate. If your symptoms require more comprehensive pelvic floor care, we’ll refer you to a dedicated pelvic health physiotherapist.