PFMphysio

Let's talk about incontinence.

By 2032, it's estimated that 8.6 million Australians will be living with some degree of incontinence.

Despite how common it is, many people feel isolated by their symptoms or unsure where to turn for help.

Seeking support can feel like a big step, but understanding your symptoms and knowing that treatment options exist can make all the difference.

You don't have to manage these concerns alone.

"It's only a small leak."

If you've ever said this to yourself, you're not alone.

Many people minimise bladder or bowel symptoms because they're manageable, embarrassing to talk about, or have gradually become part of everyday life.

Whether symptoms are mild or significant, understanding what's happening is the first step towards finding solutions.

This World Continence Week, we're encouraging people to learn more about bladder and bowel health and seek advice if symptoms are affecting their quality of life.

More than 7.2 million Australians live with incontinence, yet many people wait years before seeking help.

Bladder leakage, urgency, frequent trips to the toilet, or changing your daily routine around toilet access are often dismissed as "just getting older" or "something I've had to live with."

The good news? These symptoms are common, but they are not always normal, and support is available.

This World Continence Week, let's start the conversation and help more people access the care they deserve.

We hope you all have a lovely long weekend. We will be closed on Monday 8th June for a little break.

We love receiving feedback from our clients 🥰 thank you!

Did you know at PFM Physio we don't just look at pelvic floor exercises, but we look at your nervous system too? Here's a great video to explain how the nervous system can affect your bladder.

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Some people living with pain become so used to feeling tight, guarded, inflamed or exhausted… they forget what it feels like for their body to truly relax.

What we love about Fascial Counterstrain is that it meets the body gently. It works with the nervous system and protective patterns that can develop after injury, surgery, inflammation, stress or persistent pain. When your body has been on high alert for a long time, it can feel exhausting emotionally too. That’s why our approach is calm, patient and centred around listening to what your body is telling us.

Sometimes the biggest relief isn’t just less pain.
It’s finally feeling like your body is no longer stuck in survival mode.

To see if Fascial Counterstrain would be beneficial for you, give our team a call or book online for a Counterstrain Screening with Michelle Kirby to get started.

To the women who have spent years being told their pain is “normal”, who plan their lives around flare-ups, heating pads, exhaustion and cancelled plans,
who feel like their body is constantly fighting against them... We see you!

Endometriosis is more than just painful periods. It can affect your pelvic floor, bladder, bowel, intimacy, movement, sleep, mental health and your ability to feel comfortable in your own body. Many women live in a constant state of tension and guarding without even realising it.

At PFM Physio, we understand that pelvic pain is complex. We know that when you’ve been in pain for a long time, your muscles can become overactive, sensitive and exhausted too.

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, are waiting for answers, or have been managing endometriosis for years — you deserve support from clinicians who genuinely understand how deeply this condition can impact daily life.

It's okay to ask for help.