If you've been living with pelvic pain, discomfort during pregnancy, pain with intimacy, or ongoing lower back or hip pain that just won't settle, you may have been told "everything looks normal"—yet your symptoms continue.

For many women, the missing piece may be the pelvic floor muscles.

At Rapid Recovery, Advanced Myotherapist Haydie Peatie offers Internal Pelvic Release Therapy—a gentle, evidence-informed treatment designed to help reduce pain, improve pelvic floor function and help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body.

What is Internal Pelvic Release Therapy?

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports your bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. Just like the muscles in your neck or shoulders, these muscles can become tight, overactive, painful or uncoordinated.

When this happens, they may contribute to symptoms such as pelvic pain, bladder or bowel dysfunction, pain during intercourse, or persistent pain around the hips, groin or lower back.

Internal Pelvic Release Therapy combines education, external assessment and, where appropriate, gentle internal soft tissue treatment to release muscle tension and improve movement and function.

Every appointment is tailored to your individual needs, and treatment always progresses at a pace that feels right for you.

What conditions can Internal Pelvic Release Therapy help with?

Internal Pelvic Release Therapy may be helpful for women experiencing:

• Persistent pelvic pain
• Pelvic floor muscle tension or overactivity
• Pain during intercourse or tampon use
• Pregnancy-related pelvic or pubic bone pain
• Birth preparation
• Postpartum recovery
• Bladder urgency, frequency or difficulty emptying associated with pelvic floor dysfunction
• Bowel dysfunction related to pelvic floor muscle tension
• Tailbone (coccyx) pain
• Ongoing hip, groin or lower back pain where the pelvic floor may be contributing
• Muscular pain associated with endometriosis
• Recovery following pelvic surgery or birth trauma

Every person is different, so your therapist will assess your individual presentation before recommending the most appropriate treatment approach.

What happens during an appointment?

Your first appointment begins with a thorough discussion about your symptoms, health history, goals and any previous treatment you've received.

Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

• Education about pelvic floor anatomy and how it relates to your symptoms
• Breathing techniques and nervous system regulation strategies
• External assessment of the pelvis, hips, abdomen and surrounding muscles
• Gentle internal pelvic floor assessment and soft tissue treatment (when appropriate and with your consent)
• Individualised exercises and practical strategies to continue at home

Our goal is not only to help reduce pain, but also to help you better understand your body and feel confident managing your symptoms.

Is internal treatment compulsory?

Absolutely not.

Internal treatment is never compulsory.

Haydie will explain every step of the assessment and treatment before it begins, answer any questions you may have, and seek your informed consent throughout the session.

You are always in control. Treatment can be modified, paused or stopped at any stage, and there are often external treatment options that may also be appropriate.

Is Internal Pelvic Release Therapy right for you?

If you're experiencing pelvic pain, pregnancy-related discomfort, pelvic floor dysfunction or persistent pain that hasn't responded to other treatment, Internal Pelvic Release Therapy may be worth exploring.

This specialised service is exclusively offered by Advanced Myotherapist Haydie Peatie at Rapid Recovery. If you're unsure whether it's the right option, book an initial consultation with Haydie. She'll take the time to understand your symptoms, discuss your concerns and develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

At Rapid Recovery, we know these conversations can feel personal. Haydie's aim is to provide a respectful, supportive environment where you feel heard, informed and comfortable every step of the way.