Loughton is two stops from Woodford on the Epping branch of the Central line, putting our clinic at 154 High Road, Woodford Green IG8 9EF within a straightforward journey of IG10 — and considerably closer than travelling into central London for the same speciality.
Loughton sits in Epping Forest district in Essex, so NHS referrals from IG10 may go into Essex services or into north-east London depending on your GP. Pelvic health waits differ substantially between providers, which is worth checking before deciding how to proceed.
Getting here from Loughton
By Central line: Loughton to Woodford is two stops southbound via Buckhurst Hill, then a short walk or bus along High Road.
By car: south on the A104 through Buckhurst Hill and into Woodford Green. Usually ten to fifteen minutes outside peak times. The M11 at junction 5 is also close if you are coming from the northern edge of IG10.
By bus: routes run down the main corridor between Loughton, Buckhurst Hill and Woodford.
If you commute into London on the Central line, an appointment at the Woodford end is often easier to fit around work than one in town.
What we treat
Patients travel to the Woodford Green clinic from Loughton for the full range of pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy:
Bladder problems
Leaking with coughing, sneezing or exercise, urgency, frequency and night-time waking. See incontinence physiotherapy.
Pelvic organ prolapse
Heaviness, dragging or a bulge sensation. Physiotherapy is first-line treatment for mild to moderate prolapse. See prolapse physiotherapy.
Pregnancy and postnatal
Pelvic girdle pain, birth preparation, and postnatal recovery including abdominal separation and caesarean scars. See postnatal physiotherapy.
Bowel symptoms
Urgency, difficulty controlling wind, constipation and incomplete emptying. See bowel physiotherapy.
Pelvic pain
Persistent pelvic pain, painful sex and vaginismus. See chronic pelvic pain.
Menopause
New urgency, leaking, dryness and prolapse symptoms in midlife. See menopause physiotherapy.
Men's pelvic health
Continence after prostate surgery, male pelvic pain and bladder problems. See men's pelvic health.
Back and joint pain
Low back pain, sciatica, coccyx pain and post-operative rehabilitation. See back pain physiotherapy.
Bowel symptoms: the ones nobody mentions
Among the reasons people travel to this clinic specifically, bowel symptoms are worth highlighting, because the practitioner works within the colorectal and pelvic floor team at the Royal London Hospital. This is core clinical work here rather than an occasional referral.
The symptoms in question are rarely disclosed: difficulty controlling wind, needing to rush to the toilet, staining or soiling, incomplete emptying, or needing to press on the perineum or vagina to empty. Surveys consistently find most affected people have never told a healthcare professional, and many have not told their partner.
They are also among the most treatable pelvic conditions. Conservative treatment combining sphincter rehabilitation, biofeedback, urgency deferral training and stool-consistency management achieves significant improvement for the majority of patients, and is recommended before surgical options are considered.
If you had a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth, this applies particularly — and symptoms often surface years or decades later. See bowel incontinence physiotherapy and perineal tear recovery.
Appointments around work and family
The clinic is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 3pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. Weekend appointments suit people who commute and cannot take weekday time off.
A typical programme is an initial 60-minute assessment plus four to eight follow-ups spaced two to four weeks apart over three to six months — fewer appointments than most people expect, because the actual work happens at home between visits. The appointments exist to check technique and progress the programme.
Babies are welcome at postnatal appointments and you do not need to arrange childcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the clinic from Loughton?
Loughton to Woodford is two stops southbound on the Central line via Buckhurst Hill, then a short walk or bus along High Road. By car it is a straight run south on the A104, usually ten to fifteen minutes outside peak times. The clinic is at 154 High Road, Woodford Green IG8 9EF.
I cannot always control wind. Is that treatable?
Yes, and it is one of the most treatable pelvic health symptoms as well as the least reported. It usually reflects reduced anal sphincter strength or endurance, or altered rectal sensation, and responds well to targeted sphincter rehabilitation with biofeedback alongside stool-consistency management. It will not surprise your physiotherapist — this is routine clinical work.
My third degree tear was years ago. Can anything still be done?
Yes. Sphincter muscles respond to training at any age, and symptoms from an obstetric anal sphincter injury frequently only surface years or decades later as sphincter pressure declines with age or around menopause. Women treated long after the original injury regularly gain significant improvement in bowel control and scar-related symptoms.
Are weekend appointments available?
Yes. The clinic is open Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm, as well as Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 3pm. Weekend slots suit commuters and anyone unable to take weekday time off. Mention your preferred times when booking.
Clinically reviewed by Jency Sudha, Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Biofeedback Specialist — last updated 26 July 2026
The information on this page is for general guidance and does not replace individual clinical assessment. If your symptoms are new, worsening, or accompanied by bleeding, fever or severe pain, contact your GP or NHS 111.
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