Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in West Hills
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic pain
Vaginismus / pain with insertion
Pain with sex (dyspareunia)
Decreased libido / lubrication
Hip/SIJ/tailbone pain
Pudendal neuralgia
Pelvic floor weakness
Urinary urgency, frequency, incontinence
Bloating, constipation, bowel issues
Prenatal Care + Birth Prep
Safe exercise guidelines + modifications
Labor prep & delivery optimization
Pushing strategies
Breathwork / energy techniques
Postural correction
Pubis symphysis dysfunction (lightning crotch)
Round ligament pain
Back pain / pelvic pain
Urinary incontinence
Carpal tunnel syndrome
General body tightness, pain, weakness
Postpartum Recovery
Safe return to movement / exercise / running
Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
C-scar pain
Proper baby handling mechanics
Core / pelvic floor weakness
Urinary incontinence / leakage
Postpartum pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic pain / painful sex
Postural corrections
General body tightness, pain, weakness
Do you need pelvic floor physical therapy?
you’re expecting (or trying)
Whether you are trying to conceive or expecting soon, pelvic floor therapy is key to help you prepare for a safe (and enjoyable) pregnancy and birth! We take into account your birth plan and preferences, while equipping you with strategies for any changes that may come your way. Countless patients have told us that they wish they could have done pelvic floor therapy earlier in their pregnancy for a faster recovery post-birth. Experience less pain and swelling, reduced tearing, improved scar healing, and quicker return to activities!
you are postpartum or have core weakness
Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)? C-scar? Core weakness? We’ve got you covered. So many women think online videos or prenatal fitness classes are enough to bounce back after a baby — but we’ve seen a good number of moms with toddlers STILL dealing with the “mommy pooch” years later. If your workouts aren’t doing it for you, and you’ve tried everything to get that figure or strength back, maybe it’s something deeper or more internal. Pelvic floor physical therapy can target muscles that are not easily accessible and require specific techniques guided by a women’s physical therapist to get your core strong.
you have pain with sex
If insertion is not pleasurable or even tolerable for you, it can get in the way of so many things. The pain makes it difficult to have sex, insert a tampon, or get an internal medical exam — simple but necessary things that every woman should be able to experience in her life. If this sounds like you, pelvic floor therapy is the remedy for your issues. Pelvic floor physical therapy will help you to relax the internal muscles that intensify the raw pain and will educate you on how to resolve your pain even outside of the clinic.
you have back / hip / leg / foot pain
Ever wonder if something external could be caused by a problem in your pelvic floor, or vice-versa? It’s definitely possible! If you’ve ever been to PT in the past for pain/tightness, weakness, or misalignment of your back, hips, legs, or feet but STILL feel that the issue keeps coming back, then pelvic floor therapy may be the missing piece. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help you uncover the root issues of some of the larger or more general areas of your body.
you leak when you sneeze
…or cough, or jump, or run. As a consequence, your urinary incontinence causes you to warn others not to tell you a joke, because you might pee your pants laughing — literally. Pelvic floor physical therapy will help you get your life back by helping you track good lifestyle habits like adequate water intake, toileting etiquette, breathing strategies, and more! Feel a “reset” in your body and say good-bye to leakage with pelvic floor therapy!
you are always constipated
If you need a tracker to count how many times in a week (or a month) you actually go to the bathroom to poo, then it’s likely time to do something about it! Irregular bowel movement can lead to bloating, trapped gas, abdominal pain, straining, and even emotional stress. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help you achieve regular bowel movement AND provide relaxation (through breathwork and mindfulness) to reduce unnecessary tension!
J.D.
“I only pushed twice and gave birth in 15 minutes - which I attribute all to Caitlin’s help!”
A.L.