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Pain Down There?

So you have pain down there, and like many people, you don’t know what to do about it. Many women ignore their pelvic pain for reasons such as – they are embarrassed, they hope it will go away or they think it’s normal to have pain (especially after having kids).

Pelvic pain is NOT normal and should be assessed by a professional.

Pelvic pain may be associated with or caused by one of the following:

    A long or complicated labour, C-section scars or episiotomies
    Dyspareunia (pain with sex)
    Dysmennorhea (painful periods)
    Pudendal Nerve Irritation
    Sacroiliac Joint Dysunfction
    Interstitial Cystitis
    Vaginismus
    Vulvodynia
    Endometriosis
    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

If you think you might have one of the conditions above, you most likely have high tone (or tightness) in your pelvic floor. Other than pain, pelvic hypertonicity may cause symptoms such as:

    Incontinence
    Urinary or fecal urgency, incomplete voiding or hesitancy
    Constipation or straining with bowel movements
    Unexplained pain in your low back, hips or groin

And much more…

So what should you do? First of all, STOP doing your kegels! Many people think that they can resolve their pelvic issue by strengthening their pelvic floor. Other than the fact that you’re probably not doing them properly, kegels can actually make matters worse. A tight pelvic floor requires relaxation and lengthening first in order to prepare the muscles for strengthening later on – and we can help with that! Make an appointment with a pelvic health physiotherapist for a full assessment and a
start on the road to pelvic recovery!

Sandra Ghaly, Pelvic Floor & Paediatric Physiotherapist


Sandra graduated from Dalhousie University with a Masters degree in Physiotherapy after completing her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with honours from McMaster University. She has worked with a variety of clientele but has developed a true passion in working with both the paediatric and women’s health populations. Sandra has extensive experience assessing and treating a variety of paediatric conditions and most recently has become certified as a pelvic health physiotherapist. She also has additional training in acupuncture and kinesiotaping. Sandra finds great value in guiding each individual through a tailored rehabilitation program to optimize their function and quality of life. In her free time, Sandra enjoys yoga, pilates, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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The information represents the opinion of this company and does not replace professional medical advice. In cases of emergencies, visit your nearest hospital or call 911.

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