Physiotherapy treatment for pelvic organ prolapse in Liverpool
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition that affects millions of women, yet many suffer in silence or assume surgery is their only option. At The Physiotherapy Centre, we offer specialised, evidence-based pelvic health physiotherapy designed to help you regain control, relieve symptoms, and get back to living your life without discomfort or worry.
What is pelvic organ prolapse?
A pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the vaginal walls or top of the vagina move downwards and cause a bulging or heavy feeling at the vaginal entrance.
Common symptoms include:
A feeling of heaviness, dragging, or fullness in the pelvic area or vagina.
A visible or feelable bulge at or past the vaginal opening.
Lower back aching that worsens towards the end of the day.
Urinary symptoms, such as urgency, frequency, or difficulty emptying the bladder completely.
Bowel dysfunction or incomplete evacuation.
Discomfort during exercise or intimacy.
What national & international guidelines say
You do not have to just live with it, nor is surgery the first-line response.
Leading clinical guidelines - including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and international pelvic health standards - recommends supervised pelvic floor muscle training as a primary, first-line treatment for mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse.
Research shows that structured, expert-led pelvic floor retraining can effectively:
Lift and support the pelvic organs.
Prevent the prolapse from worsening.
Significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms of heaviness and bulging.
Improve sexual function and general quality of life.
What are our clients are saying
getting prepared
What to expect during your appointment
Detailed Consultation: We listen to your history, symptoms, personal goals, and concerns in a completely safe, private environment.
Objective Assessment: With your full consent, we perform a detailed evaluation of your pelvic muscle function and prolapse grade.
Clear Treatment Plan: You leave your first session with a clear understanding of your condition, a realistic plan forward, and immediate strategies to manage pressure and discomfort.
Why choose The Physiotherapy Centre?
At The Physiotherapy Centre, pelvic health is one of our core specialties. Our specialist physiotherapists provide the highest standard of compassionate, non-judgmental care tailored specifically to your body and lifestyle.
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Specialist Expertise
Our team holds advanced clinical training in pelvic floor assessment and rehabilitation. We understand the complex anatomy of the pelvis and take the time to evaluate the root cause of your symptoms.
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Thorough Internal & External Assessments
Effective treatment starts with a precise diagnosis. We offer comprehensive, gentle physical assessments to check your pelvic floor muscle strength, endurance, coordination, and tissue support.
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Tailored, Supervised Rehabilitation
Simply doing "Kegels" at home isn't always enough, and doing them incorrectly can sometimes make symptoms worse. We provide dynamic, progressive, and fully supervised rehabilitation programs to ensure you are engaging the correct muscle groups effectively.
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Holistic Support & Conservative Management
We combine biofeedback, manual therapy, posture and movement retraining, and personalised exercise programs. If appropriate, we also offer a vaginal pessary fitting service to provide instant symptom support while you build strength.
Book your pelvic health assessment with our expert team today.
You do not need to let prolapse restrict your activity, exercise, or daily comfort. With specialist guidance, significant improvement is completely attainable. We offer specialised women’s health clinics on both sides of Merseyside, ensuring you do not have to travel far:
Liverpool South Clinic: Convenient for residents in Allerton, Woolton, Mossley Hill, Childwall, Calderstones, and Aigburth.
Liverpool North Clinic: Easily accessible for patients in Maghull, Crosby, Aintree, Formby, Ormskirk, and Kirkby.
An initial 60 minute women’s health assessment is £130. Follow on appointments are £90 (45 minutes). We are registered with all major insurance providers at both locations. Providers include BUPA, Aviva, AXA PPP, WPA, Simply Health & more. For BUPA our provider number is 80009910.
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Initial Women's Health Physiotherapy Appointment (South Liverpool)
106 Mather Avenue, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 7HB → Get directions (opens in new window)
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Initial Women's Health Physiotherapy Appointment (North Liverpool)
54 St Johns Road, Waterloo, Crosby, L22 9QG → Get directions (opens in new window)