Women’s Health & Menopause Support
in Lymington
At The Arches Physiotherapy, we understand that women’s health needs change across life stages, from pregnancy through to postnatal recovery and the menopause. Our specialist women’s health physiotherapists provide expert, compassionate care to help you manage symptoms and regain confidence in your body.
Conditions We Treat
Our women’s health team can help with a wide range of conditions, including:
- Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems (back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Bladder dysfunction and incontinence
- Bowel dysfunction
- Pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction
- Pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse
- Menopause-related symptoms such as joint stiffness, muscle weakness and pelvic changes
Every treatment plan is tailored to your personal goals, whether that’s returning to exercise, managing day-to-day comfort, or addressing intimate health concerns.
Meet Our Women’s Health Specialist
Emma Hammerton is a Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP, SRP) with postgraduate training in women’s health: PGCert Women’s Health, Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP), and Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).
Emma specialises in pelvic health, pregnancy-related care, and menopause support. She is passionate about helping women feel informed, empowered and supported at every stage of life.
CSP no. 69737
HCPC no. PH65744
Why Women’s Health Physiotherapy Matters
Women often live with symptoms such as incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain in silence, believing they are a “normal” part of life. The truth is that these issues can be treated and improved with physiotherapy.
Through targeted pelvic floor rehabilitation, education and lifestyle advice, our team helps women:
- Reduce or resolve bladder and bowel leakage
- Improve pelvic strength and stability
- Manage pain in pregnancy and after childbirth
- Ease symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
- Feel confident and active again
If you are struggling with any of these concerns, you don’t need to wait.
What To Expect At Your Appointment
- Initial consultation – A confidential discussion about your symptoms and health history.
- Assessment – May include posture, core strength, and pelvic floor evaluation.
- Treatment plan – Tailored exercises, lifestyle advice, and evidence-based therapies such as manual treatment or acupuncture.
- Follow-up support – Regular reviews to track progress and adapt your plan.
Our appointments are respectful, private and supportive. You will always be listened to.
FAQs – Women’s
Health Physiotherapy
No. You can book directly with our women’s health team. If needed, we will liaise with your GP or consultant.
Yes. Physiotherapy can support mobility, pelvic health, and strength during menopause, helping to ease symptoms such as pelvic floor weakness, joint aches and reduced bone health.
It’s common but not normal. Women’s health physiotherapy can strengthen your pelvic floor and reduce or stop leakage.
Common Patient Questions
You can usually begin gentle pelvic floor activation as soon as you feel comfortable. Our women’s health physiotherapist will guide you on safe progression and recovery.
Yes. Pelvic health physiotherapy is beneficial at any stage of life, even decades after childbirth. It is never too late to see improvement.
Why Choose
The Arches for
Women’s Health?
- Specialist physiotherapists with postgraduate training in women’s health
- Discreet, supportive care in modern treatment rooms
- Integrated access to physiotherapy, massage, orthopaedics and psychology if needed
- Central Lymington location with flexible appointment times
- Trusted by women across the New Forest for professional, compassionate care
Find Us
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The Arches Physiotherapy – Women’s Health Clinic
Wistaria Court, 24a Avenue Road
Lymington, Hampshire
SO41 9GJ
- 01590 688 788
- info@thearchesphysiotherapy.co.uk