Back pain after having children; pelvic discomfort when walking; a knee that no longer feels quite right after years of sport; aches and stiffness that seem to appear with hormonal changes or menopause; weakness because you haven’t had time to exercise for years.
These are all common complaints and experiences, but they don’t have to be something women simply put up with.
As a mum of three young children and owner of Deniliquin Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre, Johanna Murphy understands first hand that women are very good at putting themselves last.
“Between work, family, children, farming, sport and everything else life throws at us, it’s easy to ignore the niggles, push through the pain and tell ourselves ‘it’s probably just part of being a woman’ or ‘I don’t have time to get it checked out’,” Johanna said.
“Physiotherapy is often associated with sporting injuries and rehabilitation after surgery, but it can also play a huge role in women’s health.
“At Deniliquin Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre we can help women to understand their bodies, build strength, manage pain, and stay active throughout every stage of life.”
Pregnancy and childbirth place enormous physical demands on the body. As the body changes, women can experience back and pelvic pain, changes in abdominal strength, difficulty staying comfortable and active, and discomfort when returning to exercise.
Deniliquin Physiotherapy can provide individualised advice and exercise throughout pregnancy, helping women to maintain strength and confidence while preparing their bodies for birth and recovery.
After birth, physiotherapy can also help women safely return to exercise, sport, work, and the activities they enjoy, whether that’s lifting their baby, running, going to the gym, gardening, playing netball or simply just getting through a busy day without pain.
But women's health doesn't start or stop with having children.
As women move through perimenopause and menopause, changes in hormones, muscle mass and bone health can all influence the way women feel, move, exercise and recover.
This is a time when strength training, balance, mobility and maintaining an active lifestyle become incredibly important.
“At Deniliquin Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre we can help women exercise safely and confidently by developing an exercise program targeting your own individual goals and needs,” Johanna said.
“Whether it’s getting stronger, returning to running, managing an injury, or simply remaining pain free, active and independent, we can help!
“Because getting older shouldn't mean giving up the things you enjoy.”
Joahanna said the main message is that you don't need to wait until something goes wrong to get a benefit from physiotherapy.
“One of the biggest misconceptions about physiotherapy is that you need to be injured before you see us.
“Physiotherapy can be about prevention, education, strength and confidence, as well as treating pain and injury.
“Whether you're an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, a busy mum, an active grandmother, a woman returning to exercise, or simply someone who wants to move better, getting the right advice early can make a real difference.
“At Deniliquin Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre we want women to feel empowered to take control of their health and start putting themselves first.
“And the best part, you don't need a referral to get started! If something doesn't feel right, don't simply accept it as ‘just part of being a woman’.
“Book in, have a conversation and find out what can be done. Your body deserves to be looked after at every stage of life.”
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