Bladder Pain

Do you have pain in your abdomen, bladder, or urethra?
Have you been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis or Painful Bladder Syndrome?

Painful bladder syndrome is the term used to describe persistent pain in the bladder or urethra in the absence of infection or other identified pathology.

Clinical Features

• Lower abdominal or urethral pain with urination or bladder filling 
• Needing to urinate more often, with or without urgency 
• Vaginal and vulval pain 
• Sexual pain 
• Abdominal and pelvic pain 
• Irritable bowels 

 How We Can Help

• Bladder desensitisation and retraining exercises
• Exercises for your pelvic floor muscles
• Education about healthy bladder and bowel habits
• Desensitisation exercises, massage techniques and / or stretches and strengthening exercises for your pelvis, back, abdomen or legs
• Education about the science of pain, to help you understand the relationship between your pain, nervous system, and physical and emotional health
• Advice on lifestyle factors including general exercise, sleep, diet and stress management