09/07/2026
“I don’t like that rock...” 🪨😂
No, it wasn’t actually a rock.
It was a very tense pelvic floor muscle.
During an internal pelvic floor assessment and treatment, it’s not unusual to find muscles that feel firm, dense, and tender, especially the obturator internus, one of the deep hip muscles that also forms part of the lateral wall of the pelvic floor.
The obturator internus is often overlooked, but when it’s overactive, it can contribute to:
✨ Pelvic pain
✨ Pain with in*******se
✨ Tailbone pain
✨ Hip or deep buttock pain
✨ A feeling of pelvic tension or heaviness
✨ Difficulty fully relaxing the pelvic floor
One of the goals of internal manual therapy is not to “break up knots” or force muscles to relax, but to help reduce excessive muscle guarding, improve tissue mobility, and allow the nervous system to recognize that these muscles don’t need to stay switched on all the time.
And yes... sometimes they really do feel like a little rock. 😅
Internal pelvic floor treatment (e.g. during Mummy MOT appointment) is always performed with informed consent, at your own pace, and only when clinically appropriate.
For many people, it can be an important part of a comprehensive treatment plan alongside breathing, movement, exercise, education, and lifestyle strategies.
Because a pelvic floor that can relax is just as important as one that can contract. 🤍
At Matras Osteopathy, we’re here to support your pelvic health.
Whether you’re dealing with pelvic floor tension, pelvic pain, postpartum recovery, or bladder symptoms, Jennifer, our Women’s Health Osteopath, is here to help with expert assessment and treatment tailored to you.
Book your appointment today: https://zuzanna-matras-osteopathy.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings
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