Pelvic Floor Physical and Occupational Therapy in Stanford

Pelvic Floor Physical and Occupational Therapy in Stanford

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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Treatment:

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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 info@pelvicpainrehab.com.

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

Phone:

(415) 440-7600

Fax:

(415) 440-6803

Hours:

Mon–Fri 8am – 5pm

Email:

info@pelvicpainrehab.com