As our Pain Doctors frequently explain: “taking care of your pelvic floor doesn’t just prevent or treat issues like incontinence & pain; it can actually enhance your overall quality of life.
Stronger, well-functioning pelvic muscles contribute to better posture, reduced back pain, improved bladder & bowel control, & even better sexual function” [1]. And all you need to do to get the ball rolling, is to book an online or in-person appointment with one of our renowned Pain Consultants (all of whom work in conjunction with our Pelvic Physiotherapists)
Once your Pain Doctor has reviewed your medical history, asked you various pertinent questions, and arranged any necessary exam, scans and tests, they will then be able to give you an accurate diagnosis. Once this is achieved, they will devise a Holistic Personalised Treatment Plan that you can get started on right away. This may be multifaceted and include both conventional and the latest cutting-edge treatments, injectables and therapies.
So let’s take a deep dive into five ever present myths that surround pelvic pain issues.
Myth No 1: Pelvic Floor Exercises Are Only Suitable For New Mothers
Childbirth and pregnancy can cause weak, stretched, and imbalanced pelvic floor muscles. – And to that end, pelvic physiotherapy is an excellent remedy. However, the benefits of pelvic floor exercises do not stop there, indeed, anyone with a pelvis can benefit [1]!
“A weak or dysfunctional pelvic floor can contribute to lower back pain, hip discomfort & even digestive issues. It’s not just about recovering from childbirth; it’s about optimising your core foundation for everyday movement & function [1]
Myth No 2: It’s Normal to Leak a Bit of Urine When You Laugh
No one has to live with leaking a little urine every time they jump, dance, sneeze or laugh. In fact, this leakage is certainly not the norm, and is only experienced by a small percentage of people. The latter indicates that the pelvic floor muscles not functioning optimally, and the longer that the situation is left untreated, the worse things can become. Here at the London Pain Clinic, we have helped countless pelvic pain and leaking sufferers, so book an in-person or online appointment with one of our Pain Specialists as soon as possible [1].
Myth Number 3: You’ll Be Okay If You Do Your Kegels
The fact of the matter is that if an individual’s pelvic floor muscles are already too tight, doing Kegel exercises can make their condition even worse. (Kegels comprise tightening and then releasing your pelvic floor muscles in order to make them stronger).
Your Pain Doctor (this can be a female Pain Specialist according to your preference), will conduct an assessment to determine whether your pelvic floor is:
- Uncoordinated
- Too tight, or
- Weak [1]
Once this is established, if appropriate, you will be given kegel exercises. Doing Kegels can ameliorate:
- Urge incontinence (an urgent need to pass urine)
- Urinary incontinence (leaking) [1]
Myth Number 4: Pelvic Physiotherapy is Simply Exercising
Whilst the retraining and strengthening of your pelvic muscles plays a large role in pelvic physiotherapy, optimum pelvic health is far more than simply mechanics – it encompasses optimum holistic well-being. So to that end, it should incorporate: good sleep hygiene, stress management, hydration, and healthy nutritional choices [1].
Myth No: 5: You Just Have to Accept Pelvic Pain
Here at the London Pain Clinic, our pelvic pain treatment and pelvic physiotherapy protocols are designed to ameliorate the key cause of your pain. This incorporates:
- Nerve irritation
- Muscle dysfunction, and even
- Scar tissue derived from childbirth or surgery [1]
Reference
[1]. LiveWell (2025). “April Fools? More Like April Rules: The Unbelievable Truth About Pelvic Health.”
https://livewellhealthandphysiotherapy.com/2025/04/10/pelvic-health-myths/
