When pelvic discomfort begins to interfere with your daily life in Oakland, specialized pelvic floor therapy can help restore function and comfort. Our physical and occupational therapists bring advanced post-graduate training in pelvic floor anatomy and function, enabling a depth of care that addresses both the immediate symptoms and your overall well-being. Our approach ensures that you receive comprehensive attention tailored to your unique needs.
For Oakland patients experiencing pain, urinary incontinence, or sexual dysfunction linked to musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, reproductive, or urinary systems, we provide guidance and treatment plans designed for long-term results. These issues may stem from trauma, surgery, pregnancy, or medications. More information about these conditions and corresponding therapies can be found in the relevant sections of our website.
When pelvic discomfort begins to interfere with your daily life in Oakland, specialized pelvic floor therapy can help restore function and comfort. Our physical and occupational therapists bring advanced post-graduate training in pelvic floor anatomy and function, enabling a depth of care that addresses both the immediate symptoms and your overall well-being. Our approach ensures that you receive comprehensive attention tailored to your unique needs.
For Oakland patients experiencing pain, urinary incontinence, or sexual dysfunction linked to musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, reproductive, or urinary systems, we provide guidance and treatment plans designed for long-term results. These issues may stem from trauma, surgery, pregnancy, or medications. More information about these conditions and corresponding therapies can be found in the relevant sections of our website.
Symptoms
Bladder Symptoms
- Urinary urgency, frequency, hesitancy and pain in the absence of infection
- Weak urinary stream
- Leaking urine (incontinence)
- Urethra and bladder pain
- Pain before, during or after urination
- Nocturia (nighttime urination)
- Pediatric bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)
Male Sexual Symptoms
- Erectile dysfunction: poor quality, inability to achieve erection, inability to maintain erection, premature ejaculation
- Decreased force or inability to ejaculate
- Climacturia (incontinence with orgasm)
- Post ejaculaory pain: tip and/or shaft of penis, perineum, scrotum
- Discoloration in penis/scrotum/perineum
Male Pelvic Pain Symptoms
- Burning, itching, aching, or other types of pain in the penis, scrotum, testicles, perineal and/or anal area
- Pain with sitting, certain types of exercises, and certain types of clothing
- Post ejaculatory pain in the penis, scrotum and/or perineum
- Gastrointestinal distress, bloating, and/or constipation
- Symptoms can be provoked, such as in response to ejaculation or exercise, or unprovoked and spontaneous
- Symptoms may be intermittent or constant
Bowel Symptoms
- Straining to evacuate stool
- Adult and pediatric constipation
- Need for excessive toilet paper
- Fecal and/or gas leakage and incontinence
- Hemorrhoids and fissures
- Pain before, during or after bowel movements
- Anal/rectal pain, burning or itching
Female Sexual Symptoms
- Inability or decreased ability to lubricate
- Pain upon vaginal penetration, with deep penetration only, and/or continuous pain with penetration
- Clitoral pain, hypersensitivity to touch
- Pain and/or burning after sexual contact
- Inability to orgasm, diminished orgasm
- Urinary incontinence during sexual activity
- Climacturia (incontinence with orgasm)
Female Pelvic Pain Symptoms
- Burning, itching, aching or other types of pain in the vulva, vagina, perineal, and/or anal area
- Pain with intercourse, hypersensitivity when wearing pants and/or underwear, and pain with sitting
- Exercise may provoke or exacerbate symptoms
- Abdominal bloating, gastrointestinal distress, and constipation
- Symptoms can be provoked, meaning with penetrative intercourse or tampon insertion, or unprovoked and spontaneous
- Symptoms can be intermittent or constant
Transgender Pelvic Health Symptoms
- Pain from surgical scars
- Pain with vaginal penetration
- Inability to achieve vaginal penetration
- Difficulty or inability to achieve orgasm
- Urinary dysfunction including urgency, frequency, hesitancy, incontinence and spraying
- Pelvic and low back pain
Chronic Prostatitis/ Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Symptoms
- Aching, pressure, or sharp pain in the perineum, pubic area, or lower abdomen
- Discomfort that feels like it’s coming from the testicles, tip of the penis, or inside the urethra
- Urgency, frequency, weak stream, or the sensation that you can’t fully empty your bladder
- Burning or stinging, even when no infection is present
- Tightness or aching that overlaps with pelvic discomfort
- A sense of heaviness, pressure, or tight muscles in the pelvic floor area
Treatment:
How We Can Help You In Oakland
For those in Oakland dealing with pelvic discomfort or dysfunction, scheduling a pelvic health evaluation with a skilled physical and occupational therapist is an important step toward improvement. During this session, your therapist will take the time to review your medical history, discuss the specific symptoms affecting you, explore previous diagnoses, and evaluate how prior treatments have worked. Many patients feel drained or ignored by prior care, which is why we focus on truly understanding your journey and performing a comprehensive assessment of muscles, nerves, joints, and movement patterns.
After the evaluation, your therapist will clearly explain the findings and guide you in understanding the potential causes of your symptoms. You will receive a customized plan with measurable objectives for both short-term relief and long-term health. Most patients from Oakland participate in one to two sessions per week for roughly twelve weeks, accompanied by a home exercise program designed specifically for you. Your therapist will also collaborate with any other professionals involved in your care, ensuring a coordinated approach to restoring your function and improving your daily life.
Treatment:
How We Can Help You In Oakland
For those in Oakland dealing with pelvic discomfort or dysfunction, scheduling a pelvic health evaluation with a skilled physical and occupational therapist is an important step toward improvement. During this session, your therapist will take the time to review your medical history, discuss the specific symptoms affecting you, explore previous diagnoses, and evaluate how prior treatments have worked. Many patients feel drained or ignored by prior care, which is why we focus on truly understanding your journey and performing a comprehensive assessment of muscles, nerves, joints, and movement patterns.
After the evaluation, your therapist will clearly explain the findings and guide you in understanding the potential causes of your symptoms. You will receive a customized plan with measurable objectives for both short-term relief and long-term health. Most patients from Oakland participate in one to two sessions per week for roughly twelve weeks, accompanied by a home exercise program designed specifically for you. Your therapist will also collaborate with any other professionals involved in your care, ensuring a coordinated approach to restoring your function and improving your daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the services offered at PHRC’s San Francisco location?
The PHRC San Francisco team delivers expert pelvic floor therapy services, combining physical and occupational therapy strategies to address pain, weakness, or functional limitations. Patients recovering from childbirth, surgery, or chronic pelvic issues receive care tailored to their needs, focusing on restoring strength, mobility, and overall comfort.
Who can benefit from PHRC’s services?
Our services are appropriate for anyone experiencing pelvic floor concerns, including men and women of all ages. Whether the issue is discomfort, loss of function, or pain, PHRC’s specialists work with each patient to improve daily function and quality of life through targeted therapeutic interventions.
What are the office hours at PHRC’s location?
The San Francisco office welcomes patients from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.
How can I contact PHRC’s San Francisco location?
Contact our office by calling (415) 440-7600, sending a fax to (415) 440-6803, or emailing [email protected].
What is the address of PHRC’s San Francisco location?
You can find our office at 2000 Van Ness Ave, Ste 603, San Francisco, CA 94109.
What is the experience of the practitioners at PHRC’s San Francisco location?
The clinicians at PHRC San Francisco have extensive credentials in pelvic floor rehabilitation and years of clinical experience. Patients from Oakland can rely on their thorough evaluations and carefully designed treatment plans to address postpartum recovery, chronic pelvic pain, and other complex pelvic floor concerns. Each practitioner is committed to providing precise, patient-focused care.
Does PHRC offer virtual consultations or telehealth services?
Yes, telehealth services allow Oakland residents to access expert pelvic care from the comfort of their own homes. Whether addressing pregnancy-related concerns, menopause symptoms, or chronic conditions such as interstitial cystitis or endometriosis, the team delivers compassionate, clinically informed care remotely.
Does PHRC accept insurance for their services?
PHRC is out-of-network but provides support for insurance reimbursement. Patients in Oakland receive a detailed superbill after every appointment, which can be submitted to their insurance provider. Many of our clients successfully recover a portion of their costs using this documentation.
How do I know if I should make an appointment at PHRC’s San Francisco location?
Any individual in Oakland experiencing pelvic health issues from past surgeries, childbirth, trauma, or ongoing conditions should consider scheduling a consultation. PHRC is focused on restoring comfort, improving function, and enhancing overall quality of life for each patient.
2000 Van Ness Ave Ste 603, San Francisco, CA 94109
