When pelvic discomfort affects your daily activities in Stanford, expert pelvic floor therapy can be life-changing. Our clinic offers care from physical and occupational therapists with advanced post-graduate training in pelvic floor anatomy and function. We focus on your overall health as well as the specific pelvic issues that bring you to us, ensuring treatment is both effective and patient-centered.
For Stanford patients experiencing pain, urinary leakage, or sexual dysfunction involving musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, reproductive, or urinary systems, we offer guidance and individualized therapy plans. Common causes include trauma, surgical interventions, pregnancy, or medications. Visit the relevant sections of our website to explore more about these conditions and their treatment options.
When pelvic discomfort affects your daily activities in Stanford, expert pelvic floor therapy can be life-changing. Our clinic offers care from physical and occupational therapists with advanced post-graduate training in pelvic floor anatomy and function. We focus on your overall health as well as the specific pelvic issues that bring you to us, ensuring treatment is both effective and patient-centered.
For Stanford patients experiencing pain, urinary leakage, or sexual dysfunction involving musculoskeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, reproductive, or urinary systems, we offer guidance and individualized therapy plans. Common causes include trauma, surgical interventions, pregnancy, or medications. Visit the relevant sections of our website to explore more about these conditions and their treatment options.
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 Stanford
If you are in Stanford and experiencing pelvic discomfort or dysfunction, scheduling an evaluation with a pelvic health physical and occupational therapist is a critical step toward meaningful improvement. During the session, your therapist will review your medical history, discuss the symptoms that prompted your visit, examine prior diagnoses, and assess whether previous treatments have been effective. Many patients arrive feeling exhausted from prior unsuccessful attempts at relief, which is why we prioritize understanding your journey and performing a thorough physical evaluation that examines muscles, nerves, joints, and movement patterns.
Following the evaluation, your therapist will explain the results and help you understand how your symptoms may have developed over time. You will receive a tailored plan with measurable goals for both immediate relief and long-term health. Stanford patients typically attend one to two sessions per week for approximately twelve weeks, paired with a home exercise program. Your therapist will also coordinate with other healthcare providers as needed to ensure a comprehensive and effective approach to restoring function and improving your daily life.
Treatment:
How We Can Help You In Stanford
If you are in Stanford and experiencing pelvic discomfort or dysfunction, scheduling an evaluation with a pelvic health physical and occupational therapist is a critical step toward meaningful improvement. During the session, your therapist will review your medical history, discuss the symptoms that prompted your visit, examine prior diagnoses, and assess whether previous treatments have been effective. Many patients arrive feeling exhausted from prior unsuccessful attempts at relief, which is why we prioritize understanding your journey and performing a thorough physical evaluation that examines muscles, nerves, joints, and movement patterns.
Following the evaluation, your therapist will explain the results and help you understand how your symptoms may have developed over time. You will receive a tailored plan with measurable goals for both immediate relief and long-term health. Stanford patients typically attend one to two sessions per week for approximately twelve weeks, paired with a home exercise program. Your therapist will also coordinate with other healthcare providers as needed to ensure a comprehensive and effective approach to restoring function and improving your daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the services offered at PHRC’s San Francisco location?
The PHRC team in San Francisco provides targeted pelvic floor therapy using proven physical and occupational therapy techniques. We assist patients dealing with pain, recovery after childbirth, or functional limitations by delivering individualized care plans that promote healing and restore daily function.
Who can benefit from PHRC’s services?
PHRC’s care is designed for anyone experiencing pelvic floor concerns, regardless of gender or age. Individuals with symptoms such as pain, weakness, or difficulty performing daily activities can benefit from our personalized and supportive approach to therapy.
What are the office hours at PHRC’s location?
Our San Francisco clinic maintains office hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, ensuring patients have reliable access to care, consultations, and therapy services.
How can I contact PHRC’s San Francisco location?
Reach 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?
Find our clinic at 2000 Van Ness Ave, Ste 603, San Francisco, CA 94109.
What is the experience of the practitioners at PHRC’s San Francisco location?
PHRC San Francisco’s clinicians are highly experienced in pelvic floor rehabilitation and specialize in creating individualized treatment plans. Stanford residents can expect in-depth evaluations and evidence-based therapy for postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, and complex pelvic floor disorders.
Does PHRC offer virtual consultations or telehealth services?
Yes, our telehealth services allow Stanford residents to access specialized care without leaving home. From chronic pelvic pain management to pregnancy or menopause-related issues, our professionals provide thorough and compassionate remote treatment.
Does PHRC accept insurance for their services?
PHRC is an out-of-network provider but assists patients with reimbursement. Stanford clients are provided with superbills after each appointment, and many successfully recover part of their costs through insurance claims.
How do I know if I should make an appointment at PHRC’s San Francisco location?
Anyone in Stanford experiencing pelvic floor issues due to trauma, surgery, childbirth, or ongoing conditions should consider a consultation. The focus is on improving function, alleviating discomfort, and enhancing overall quality of life.
2000 Van Ness Ave Ste 603, San Francisco, CA 94109
