pelvic pain rehab
pelvic pain rehab

Physical therapists receive in-depth post-graduate training specifically focused on pelvic floor anatomy and physiology, enabling them to support patients facing a wide range of pelvic health issues. While pelvic floor physical and occupational therapy is a newer area within the broader profession, it is developing quickly—and we are excited to help lead the way. Although we have specialized knowledge in pelvic health, we maintain our core identity as physical and occupational therapistss who treat each patient with a whole-body and whole-mind approach.

Residents of Burbank who are facing challenges like pelvic pain or dysfunction may benefit from treatment targeting the underlying systems involved—musculoskeletal, nervous, urologic, gastrointestinal, and reproductive. Pelvic health symptoms can include issues with bladder or bowel control, sexual dysfunction, and persistent pain. Causes vary and may involve past medical procedures, pregnancy, hormonal changes, or trauma. We invite you to visit our website to find more detailed information on the wide range of symptoms we address.

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
pelvic pain rehab

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
pelvic pain rehab

Treatment:

How We Can Help You

pelvic pain rehab

For residents of Burbank dealing with pelvic health symptoms, a physical and occupational therapy evaluation is a crucial first step on your path to recovery. During this session, we take time to understand your medical background, symptoms, prior diagnoses, and what treatments you’ve already explored—plus how well (or poorly) they worked. We realize that by the time patients find their way to us, many are frustrated or overwhelmed, and we’re here to listen and guide you forward with care.

The physical examination is designed to assess your muscles, connective tissues, nerves, and movement mechanics. Once this is complete, we’ll sit down with you to review the results and explain what they mean. From there, your physical and occupational therapists creates a personalized treatment plan, including immediate goals and long-term objectives. Sessions usually occur once or twice per week for approximately 12 weeks. To further support your progress, we provide a home exercise program and work collaboratively with your broader care team. Burbank residents can count on us to help restore their health and quality of life.

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Treatment:

How We Can Help You

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the services offered at PHRC's Pasadena location?

At our Pasadena location, our team is well-versed in treating pelvic health issues. We’re here to help you with things like bladder or bowel dysfunction, sexual health concerns, and pelvic pain. We also work closely with clients recovering from childbirth, surgery, or injury, offering personalized care every step of the way.

Who can benefit from PHRC's services?

If you have a pelvis, we can help. Our services are for everyone—men, women, nonbinary individuals, and children—dealing with pelvic health problems. We believe pelvic care should be accessible and affirming for all bodies.

What are the office hours at PHRC's Pasadena location?

Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm

How can I contact PHRC's Pasadena location?

Give us a call at (626) 469-0025, send a fax to (415) 634-0283, or drop us a line at [email protected]

What is the address of PHRC's Pasadena location?

We’re located at 960 E Green St, Suite 262, Pasadena, CA 91106.

What is the experience of the practitioners at PHRC's Pasadena location?

PHRC Pasadena proudly serves nearby communities like Burbank, offering expert care in pelvic floor physical and occupational therapy. Our clinicians possess advanced training in addressing complex pelvic health issues, including incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and more. Our center is recognized nationally for its specialized services.

Does PHRC offer virtual consultations or telehealth services?

For those in Burbank seeking flexible options, PHRC offers secure telehealth sessions and virtual consultations. These services support individuals through various life stages and health concerns—from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to chronic pelvic pain syndromes.

Does PHRC accept insurance for their services?

PHRC Pasadena operates outside insurance networks but simplifies reimbursement for our Burbank clients by providing detailed superbills. These documents are frequently submitted to insurance carriers for partial reimbursement based on coverage.

How do I know if I should make an appointment at PHRC's Pasadena location?

Burbank residents living with pelvic pain or issues involving urination, digestion, or intimacy may benefit greatly from a visit to PHRC Pasadena. Our team takes a compassionate and customized approach to every treatment plan.

960 E Green St, Suite 262, Pasadena, CA 91106

Fax:
(415) 634-0283
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm