Snaresbrook sits between Wanstead and South Woodford, which puts our clinic at 154 High Road, Woodford Green IG8 9EF within a short northbound journey — two stops on the Central line, or a brief drive up through South Woodford.
It is a genuinely convenient distance for a speciality that involves returning every two to four weeks over several months. That regularity is the part people underestimate when choosing a clinic, and it is the main reason a course of treatment gets abandoned halfway.
Getting here from Snaresbrook
By Central line: Snaresbrook to Woodford is two stops northbound via South Woodford, then a short walk or bus along High Road.
By car: north through South Woodford onto the A104. Usually around ten minutes outside peak periods.
By bus: routes along the High Road corridor connect the Snaresbrook and South Woodford area with Woodford Green.
The route is flat throughout, which is worth knowing if prolapse heaviness or pelvic pain makes walking uphill uncomfortable.
What we treat
Patients travel to the Woodford Green clinic from Snaresbrook 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.
When investigations came back normal
A recurring reason people seek out a pelvic health specialist is that they have already been investigated — scans, sometimes a laparoscopy — and been told nothing was found.
That conclusion is frequently misread as meaning the pain is not real. What it usually means is that the pain is not coming from the organ that was investigated. Persistent pelvic pain commonly originates in muscle, nerve and a sensitised pain system — none of which appear on imaging.
The most common finding in this group is an overactive pelvic floor: muscles held in sustained contraction, tender, with trigger points that reproduce the patient's exact pain when pressed. Reproducing the pain on examination is often the moment the diagnosis becomes obvious after years of uncertainty.
It also explains why standard pelvic floor exercises make this group worse. They are not doing them wrong — they are doing the wrong exercise for their condition. See chronic pelvic pain physiotherapy.
What the first appointment involves
A full 60 minutes, most of it talking. Your symptoms, what provokes and eases them, your obstetric and surgical history, bladder and bowel habits, and what you want to get back to.
Physical assessment follows only after it has been explained and only with your agreement. Internal examination is offered because it is the most accurate way to assess pelvic floor function, prolapse grade, tone and scar tissue — but it is entirely optional, and many patients start with external assessment and biofeedback and decide later. Declining does not limit your care.
You leave with a written, individualised programme and usually practise the key exercise in the session so you know you are doing it correctly. See what to expect for the full step-by-step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the clinic from Snaresbrook?
Two stops northbound on the Central line via South Woodford to Woodford, then a short walk or bus along High Road. By car it is around ten minutes north through South Woodford onto the A104 outside peak times. The clinic is at 154 High Road, Woodford Green IG8 9EF.
My scans were normal but I still have pelvic pain. Can you help?
Very possibly. Scans and laparoscopy examine organs and structures, while persistent pelvic pain frequently originates in muscle, nerve and a sensitised pain system — none of which show on imaging. The most common finding is an overactive pelvic floor with trigger points that reproduce your exact pain on examination, and that responds to treatment.
Do I have to have an internal examination?
No. It is offered because it is the most accurate way to assess pelvic floor strength, coordination, tone, prolapse grade and scar tissue, but it is entirely optional and requires your informed consent, which you can withdraw at any point. External assessment and real-time biofeedback are effective alternatives, and many patients begin externally and decide later.
How long is the first appointment?
A full 60 minutes. That covers a detailed history, movement and physical assessment, an explanation of the findings, and time to start your programme so you leave knowing exactly what to do. Follow-up appointments are usually 30 to 45 minutes and spaced two to four weeks apart.
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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