Understanding Pelvic Floor Health: Breaking the Silence

A Conscious Women Circle Webinar Series

Thank you to Kym Toller, Senior Physiotherapist at Evolve, Joint Dynamics, for sharing with us about our pelvic health during a webinar hosted on the Cascade Conscious Circles platform on 21 May 2026.

Pelvic health issues are a daily focus for Kym as a women's health physiotherapist, yet they remain a "quiet struggle" for many. These problems can occur at any life stage and are not limited to childbearing years. For instance, young sportswomen may suffer from stress urinary incontinence (urinary leakage), plus issues like pelvic pain. Much like older individuals, they may feel too embarrassed to seek the treatment they need.

We invited Kym to chat with us in an intimate webinar session so the women who turned up would ask those difficult questions.

Common Misconceptions about pelvic health

There is a widespread misbelief that pelvic floor issues are simply an inevitable part of aging or motherhood. Many women believe that "nothing can be done" or that they "just have to put up with it." It is crucial to understand that while these complaints are very COMMON, they are NOT NORMAL. Any symptom or change from your usual routine is a departure from your baseline and deserves attention.

The Importance of Seeking Help

Recognising the need for change is the first step. You can begin by chatting with your GP, a trusted friend, or a health professional. Education is a powerful tool; learning about your pelvic floor muscular system and the internal organs it supports helps demystify how it functions. A women's health physiotherapist is uniquely qualified to provide individual assessment & treatment.  This is essential to enable correct pelvic floor muscle activation & effective care.  

Tips for Pelvic Floor Exercise

Like any other muscle group, the pelvic floor requires consistent and progressive training integrated with functional activities. Research shows that 75% of women with stress urinary incontinence show significant improvement after 12 weeks of dedicated pelvic floor muscle exercises. Success depends on commitment; a few squeezes a week will not lead to lasting change. Because these issues are personal, treatment must be individualized to your specific needs.

Ultimately, seeking the right treatment can be life-changing, restoring confidence and quality of life at any age.

Editor’s note: This article accompanies our recorded webinar conversation with Kym Toller. Subscribers to Cascade Coaching Circles can watch the full replay inside our Women Circle on cascadecoaching.cohere.live