Women’s Health in Portland

Restore Confidence & Comfort with Women’s Health in Portland

If pelvic pain, incontinence, or women’s health issues are affecting your quality of life, you don’t have to suffer in silence. At West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic, we specialize in women’s health physical therapy—helping women at every stage of life regain strength, control, and confidence.

Our personalized treatment plans target the root causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, offering safe, evidence-based care that restores mobility and reduces pain so you can get back to enjoying the activities you love.

Can Your Women’s Health Services Treat My Condition?

Women’s health physical therapy—often called pelvic floor rehabilitation—can benefit women dealing with a wide range of issues. Our specialists provide support for:

• Pregnancy-related pain and discomfort
• Postpartum recovery
• Menopause-related changes
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Fecal or urinary incontinence
• Pain during intimacy
• Menstrual pain and cramping

If you’re experiencing one or more of these challenges, pelvic floor therapy can help you find lasting relief.

What Does a Women’s Health Treatment Plan Look Like?

Your journey begins with a thorough evaluation, including a full review of your medical history and a physical exam. From there, your therapist will create a tailored plan designed for your unique needs.

Treatment may include:

• Education & Lifestyle Guidance – Easy-to-follow resources to help you manage symptoms at home
• Bladder Training – Techniques to regulate and retrain bladder habits
• Neuro Re-Education – Incorporating pelvic floor activation into daily activities
• Biofeedback – Real-time feedback to improve muscle awareness and control
• Pelvic Floor Muscle Retraining – Strengthening or relaxing muscles for optimal function

Pregnancy & Postpartum Care

Pregnancy and childbirth place unique stresses on the body. Conditions like joint hypermobility, posture changes, swelling, or recovery from prolonged labor, C-sections, or episiotomies can cause pain and dysfunction. Our women’s health physical therapists provide safe, gentle care to relieve discomfort and support a healthy recovery before and after birth.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

The pelvic floor muscles act as a supportive sling for your pelvic organs. Over time—or after events like childbirth, surgery, or trauma—these muscles can become weak, tense, or damaged. This often leads to bladder issues, pelvic pain, or sexual discomfort.

During your evaluation, we assess strength, endurance, sensation, and trigger points with external and internal testing (as appropriate). Treatment may include:

• Behavioral modifications
• Targeted exercises
• Manual therapy for pain relief
• Personalized strategies for daily function

Conditions We Treat

At West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic, we provide expert care for conditions including:

• Prolapse
• Urinary incontinence
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
• Vaginismus
• Vulvodynia & vestibulitis
• Pudendal neuralgia
• Interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome
• Pelvic floor tension myalgia
• Coccygodynia (tailbone pain)
• Levator ani syndrome
• SI joint dysfunction
• Pre- and post-natal pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Is women’s health physical therapy painful?
Most treatments are gentle and designed to relieve pain, not cause it. Your therapist will guide you through comfortable, safe exercises and techniques.

How long does treatment take?
Many women notice improvements within a few weeks. On average, patients attend 1–2 sessions per week for several weeks, depending on the severity of symptoms.

Do I need a doctor’s referral?
In most cases, no referral is required. Call us to learn more about scheduling your first visit.

Take the First Step Toward Relief

You don’t have to live with pain, embarrassment, or limitations. Women’s health physical therapy at West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic in Portland offers compassionate, expert care to help you feel confident and in control again.

Call West Portland Physical Therapy Clinic today to schedule your consultation and begin your personalised treatment plan.