PELVIC FLOOR & ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPRING LAKE, NJ

Feel More At Home in Your Body

Your body isn’t a collection of separate parts, and your physical therapy shouldn’t be either.

Built to Move provides one-on-one pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapy in Spring Lake, NJ and surrounding areas, helping you understand what’s contributing to your symptoms and build a plan that supports the way you want to move and live.

From pelvic pain and incontinence to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, injuries, and everything in between, your care is personalized to your body, your goals, and where you are right now.

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses the strength, mobility, and coordination of the muscles that support bladder, bowel, sexual, and pelvic function. When these muscles aren’t working optimally, symptoms like leakage, urgency, constipation, pelvic pain, pressure, or pain with intercourse can interfere with everyday life.

At Built to Move, we believe the pelvic floor is only one piece of the puzzle. We look at how your core, hips, spine, breathing, strength, and movement patterns may be contributing to your symptoms. Through a comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plan, we combine pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapy to address the whole body, not just the symptom.

Pelvic floor concerns are common, but they don’t have to become your new normal. Our goal is to help you understand what’s going on, address the factors contributing to your symptoms, and get you back to feeling strong, confident, and comfortable in your body

Common Conditions We Treat
  • Tailbone pain
  • Urinary incontinence (stress/urge/mixed)
  • Pain with intercourse
  • Incontinence with jumping or running
  • Vaginismus
  • Vulvodynia
  • Prolapse or pelvic heaviness
  • Pelvic pain
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Painful bladder syndrome
  • Chronic UTIs
  • Post-pelvic or abdominal surgery

Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Pain isn’t always coming from where you feel it. Our orthopedic physical therapy takes a whole-body approach, including pelvic floor considerations, to uncover the movement, mobility, strength, and coordination factors that may be contributing to your symptoms. With one-on-one care that combines hands-on treatment and progressive exercise, we’ll help you move better, build strength, and get back to the workouts, sports, and everyday activities you love.

Through a combination of hands-on treatment, movement assessment, and progressive strength and mobility work, we address the whole picture, not just your symptoms. Our goal is to help you move better, build confidence in your body, and get back to the workouts, sports, and everyday activities you love without pain holding you back.

Common Conditions We Treat:
  • Hip pain
  • Low back pain
  • Knee pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Ankle pain
  • Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain
  • Tailbone pain
  • Piriformis syndrome
  • Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Hip impingement
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Overuse injuries from running or lifting
  • Incontinence with jumping or running

Pregnancy Care

Pregnancy brings a lot of changes to your body, but pain and feeling limited don’t have to be things you simply push through. Our pregnancy physical therapy combines pelvic health and orthopedic care to support you through every stage, whether you’re addressing pain or an existing concern, or taking a proactive approach to reduce common aches and discomfort as your body changes. We’ll help you stay strong, comfortable, and confident with movement and exercise while also preparing your pelvic floor and body for labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.

What We Do:
  • Treatment for pregnancy-related back, hip, pelvic, and SI joint pain
  • Management of pelvic girdle, pubic symphysis, and round ligament pain
  • Pelvic floor assessment and pregnancy-specific treatment
  • Management of pelvic pressure and prolapse symptoms during pregnancy
  • Safe strength training and exercise modifications throughout pregnancy
  • Core, breathing, and pressure-management strategies to support your changing body
  • Labor and birth preparation, including pelvic floor relaxation, pushing techniques, and birth positions
  • Guidance for comfortable movement, lifting, sleeping, and everyday activities
  • Preparation for postpartum recovery and a safe return to exercise

Postpartum Rehab and Return to Exercise

Your postpartum recovery deserves more than being told to simply “wait six weeks” and ease back into exercise. Postpartum physical therapy helps you rebuild core and pelvic floor strength, address changes from pregnancy and birth, and create a safe, individualized path back to the activities you love. Whether you’re experiencing pain or pelvic floor symptoms, recovering from a vaginal or Cesarean birth, or simply want guidance returning to lifting, running, or exercise, we’ll help you rebuild strength and confidence from the ground up.

What We Do:
  • Core and pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Diastasis recti assessment and treatment
  • Cesarean (C-section) and perineal scar rehabilitation
  • Postpartum back, hip, pelvic, and tailbone pain treatment
  • Pelvic floor weakness, tension, and coordination
  • Urinary leakage, urgency, and frequency
  • Pelvic organ prolapse, pressure, and heaviness
  • Bowel dysfunction, including constipation and difficulty emptying
  • Return-to-exercise assessments and individualized programming
  • Progressive return to strength training and lifting
  • Return-to-running and high-impact exercise assessments
  • Breathing and pressure-management strategies

Childbirth Preparation

Prepare your body for labor and delivery with individualized guidance on pelvic floor relaxation, perineal massage, breathing and pushing techniques, birth positions, and partner-assisted comfort strategies. Our goal is to give you the knowledge and practical tools to feel confident in your body and prepared for whatever your birth experience may bring. Connections to local doulas, midwives, and birth education classes. 

What We Work On:
  • Pelvic floor relaxation & lengthening
  • Breathing and pushing strategies
  • Perineal massage
  • Labor and pushing positions
  • Hip and pelvic mobility
  • Birth partner techniques & comfort measures
  • Preparing for different labor positions
  • Managing pressure through the pelvic floor
  • Individualized exercises to prepare your body for birth
  • Early postpartum expectations & recovery education

Bowel and Gut Health 

Bowel and digestive concerns can impact so much more than your time in the bathroom. The bowel and pelvic floor are closely connected and can have a significant impact on one another. Your pelvic floor muscles help coordinate bowel movements, manage pressure, and allow for comfortable emptying, while ongoing bowel and digestive concerns can influence how these muscles function. If you’re experiencing changes in your bowel or gut health, your pelvic floor may be playing a role. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help address these contributing factors and improve bowel function, comfort, and confidence.

When additional support is needed, we collaborate with trusted gastroenterologists, dietitians, and other healthcare providers to make sure you have the right team in your corner.

Symptoms We Treat:
  • Constipation and straining
  • Difficulty or incomplete bowel emptying
  • Bowel urgency and frequency
  • Fecal or gas leakage
  • Pain with bowel movements
  • Abdominal pain and bloating
  • IBS-related bowel symptoms
  • Pelvic floor muscle tightness or poor coordination
  • Abdominal and surgical scar restrictions
  • Hemorrhoid-related bowel mechanics
  • Visceral Mobilizations for SIBO

Perimenopause and Menopause Physical Therapy

Perimenopause and menopause can bring changes in hormones, strength, and tissue health that may contribute to new or worsening pelvic floor symptoms. Changes such as bladder or bowel concerns, pelvic pressure, dryness, discomfort with intimacy, and pelvic pain are common during this stage of life—but that doesn’t mean you have to simply live with them.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help you navigate these changes by addressing strength, mobility, pelvic floor function, and the other factors contributing to your symptoms. Whether you’re noticing changes for the first time, dealing with concerns you’ve had for years, or recovering from a hysterectomy or prolapse repair, your care is individualized to help you feel strong, comfortable, and confident through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

What We Treat:
  • Urinary leakage with coughing, sneezing, exercise, or daily activity
  • Urinary urgency & frequency
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Pelvic organ prolapse, heaviness & pressure
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pain with intercourse
  • Vaginal or pelvic discomfort
  • Constipation & difficulty emptying
  • Bowel or gas leakage
  • Pelvic floor weakness or muscle tension
  • Core & abdominal weakness
  • Changes in strength and exercise tolerance
  • Low back, hip & pelvic pain
  • Return to or maintaining running, lifting & exercise
  • Post-hysterectomy rehabilitation
  • Post-prolapse repair rehabilitation

Fertility Support

Trying to conceive can feel overwhelming, especially when the process is taking longer than expected or you’re navigating fertility treatments or IVF. You may also be dealing with irregular or anovulatory cycles, PCOS, painful periods, pelvic pain, or other symptoms that make the journey feel even more complicated.

Physical therapy can be a supportive part of your preconception and fertility care. Through a whole-body approach, we address pelvic floor function, abdominal and pelvic mobility, musculoskeletal restrictions, breathing and pressure management, and nervous system regulation to help your body move and function at its best. Whether you're trying to conceive naturally or undergoing fertility treatment, care is individualized to meet you where you are and support your pelvic health throughout the process.

Your Care May Include:
  • Pelvic floor assessment and treatment to address muscle tension, guarding, pain, or difficulty with relaxation
  • Hands-on manual therapy to address mobility and restrictions throughout the abdomen, pelvis, hips, and surrounding tissues
  • Visceral and soft tissue techniques to improve tissue mobility, particularly following abdominal or pelvic surgeries
  • Treatment for pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and other symptoms that can make trying to conceive more challenging
  • Support for individuals with endometriosis or other conditions associated with pelvic pain and mobility restrictions
  • Nervous system regulation and strategies to reduce muscle guarding and promote relaxation
  • Movement, mobility, and exercise guidance throughout fertility treatments and IVF
  • Collaboration with your fertility specialist, OB-GYN, dietitian, or other members of your care team

Out of Town Program

Spending the summer at the Jersey Shore or staying in Monmouth County temporarily? You don’t have to put your care on hold while you’re away from home.

Built to Move offers one-on-one pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapy in Spring Lake Heights, NJ for seasonal residents, vacationers, and out-of-town patients. Whether you’re navigating pelvic floor concerns, an orthopedic injury, pregnancy-related pain, or postpartum recovery, we’ll create a personalized plan around your goals and the length of your stay.

Visits can be scheduled more frequently to maximize your time in the area and may include hands-on treatment, pelvic floor assessment, movement and strength testing, and individualized exercise programming. Already working with a physical therapist at home? We can collaborate with your provider and create a plan to help you continue your progress after you leave.

Out-of-Town Physical Therapy May Be a Good Fit If You:
  • Spend your summers or part of the year at the Jersey Shore
  • Are vacationing or temporarily staying in the towns around Spring Lake
  • Need pelvic floor physical therapy while away from home
  • Are pregnant or postpartum and don’t want to pause your care while traveling
  • Are managing an orthopedic injury, pain, or movement limitation
  • Want to schedule more frequent visits during a shorter period of time
  • Want an expert assessment and individualized plan you can continue at home

Your progress doesn’t have to go on vacation when you do. We’ll make the most of your time at the Jersey Shore with individualized care designed to help you feel better, move confidently, and return home with a clear plan for what comes next.

Helping you find lasting relief through:

Movement and Exercise
Manual therapy including myofascial release and massage
Graston 
Cupping
Internal Pelvic floor treatment 
Education
Diet and Nutrition Guidance
Posture and Ergonomic Education
Therapeutic Ultrasound (for only certain diagnoses) 
Normatec Compression Boots

→ Movement and Exercise
→ Manual therapy including myofascial release and massage
→ Graston 
→ Cupping
→ Internal Pelvic floor treatment 
→ Education
→ Diet and Nutrition Guidance
→ Posture and Ergonomic Education
→ Therapeutic Ultrasound (for only certain diagnoses) 
→ Normatec Compression Boots

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about pelvic floor or orthopedic physical therapy?

Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often about care, what to expect, and getting started at Built to Move.

Do you accept my insurance for pelvic therapy services? +

Quality care, more time with Dr. Caitlin, and personalized treatment are unique benefits our patients get from working with us. We are an out-of-network practice, which allows us to provide the highest quality of care.

We can provide documentation for possible reimbursement if you are interested. We accept HSA and FSA as well.

Medicare: Due to Medicare regulations, if you are enrolled in Medicare Part B, we are unable to provide our out-of-network physical therapy services. While we understand this can be frustrating, these rules are outside of our control. If needed, we are happy to provide recommendations for pelvic floor physical therapy clinics that accept Medicare.

Do I need a referral or a script to schedule? +

No, you are able to come in on your own! No need to spend time chasing a referral or script, we have that covered for you.

New Jersey is a direct access state, meaning you don’t need a script from a provider prior to initiating treatment. If you’d like, we will send notes from our visit to your preferred provider for approval.

Should I come see you even if I’ve already tried another PT? +

Absolutely. Many patients have tried PT before and may have improved somewhat but haven’t reached the results they hoped for.

Built to Move takes a one-on-one, whole-body approach. Your sessions give us time to listen, understand your history, assess your whole body, and look beyond the area where you feel symptoms. Sometimes, a different perspective and individualized approach can uncover pieces that were missed before.

Our goal is to understand what is contributing to your symptoms and give you meaningful progress, tools, and confidence. If you’re unsure whether we’re the right fit, reach out and we can talk it through.

What does pelvic floor therapy involve? +

Pelvic floor therapy can include as much or as little as you are comfortable with. Treatment may include external manual therapy, internal manual therapy, personalized exercises, and education.

Internal treatment can be helpful, but it is not necessary for everyone. Each session is catered to your needs and what Dr. Caitlin feels is appropriate for your care.

What makes Built to Move different? +

We’re about more than a quick fix. We want to understand what’s going on, why it’s happening, and what you need to feel confident in your body.

Every session is a full hour, one-on-one with a DPT. We listen to your story and goals and look beyond your symptoms. With specialized pelvic health training and an orthopedic and movement background, we look at the whole picture, including strength, mobility, movement patterns, orthopedic concerns, and the demands of your everyday life.

The goal isn’t only to help you feel better today. It’s to help you build the strength, confidence, and understanding to return to the things you love and move well long-term.

If I’m pregnant, should I come in before birth? +

Yes. We recommend 2–3 appointments before birth to help relieve pain, reduce the risk of tearing, prepare for labor, and build confidence with breathing and delivery techniques.

These visits can also help you feel more prepared for your birth plan. If you have new or worsening pain during pregnancy, we recommend having it evaluated as soon as possible.

If I am postpartum, do I have to wait until my 6-week appointment to come in? +

No. You can come in within the first few weeks, especially if you have concerns or your recovery hasn’t gone as planned. Most new moms have their first postpartum visit around 4 weeks.

Gentle treatment can begin early. Internal pelvic floor assessments are typically deferred until at least 6 weeks. Before then, we can focus on external assessment, gentle hands-on treatment, education, and an individualized fourth trimester plan.

We can also help you plan your return to exercise. And yes, your baby is welcome.

Can pelvic floor physical therapy still help me if I am over a year postpartum? +

Yes! We see many moms who are more than a year postpartum, including women who are 15+ years past childbirth.

Common reasons moms come in include leaking or urinary urgency, pelvic pressure or heaviness, pain with sex, hip or low back pain, core weakness or diastasis recti, and difficulty returning to workouts or exercise.

What should I expect at my first appointment? +

Your first visit is about getting to know you, your story, your concerns, and your goals. You’ll have a private, supportive space where you can talk without feeling rushed.

We’ll complete a full-body evaluation looking at things like strength, mobility, posture, breathing, and movement. A pelvic floor assessment may be included if it is appropriate and you are comfortable with it.

We’ll explain what we find, begin treatment, answer your questions, and create a clear, personalized plan for moving forward.

How long are visits? +

Visits are about 1 hour and are one-on-one with Dr. Caitlin. You won’t be in a busy gym, waiting for equipment, or splitting time between multiple patients.

We value your time and want you to get the most out of every visit.

Will I be given exercises or recommendations to do at home? +

Yes. A lot of your progress happens at home between visits.

You’ll receive a home exercise program and recommendations based on your goals. We’ll adjust and progress them during each visit so you can keep moving forward while spending as little time in the clinic as possible.

How do I book an appointment? +

Click the link below and fill out the form. We’ll connect with you within the first 24 hours to learn more about what you’re looking for and how we can help.

Once we’ve answered your questions and talked through your needs, we’ll help you schedule your appointment.

How long is your waitlist? +

We typically book new patients 1–2 weeks out. Many pelvic floor physical therapy offices have 3–6 month waitlists, which can be especially challenging when you’re pregnant or recently postpartum.

If you’re pregnant, recently postpartum, or working toward a time-sensitive goal, we recommend reaching out sooner so we can talk through availability.

You Don’t Have to Keep Working Around It

Whether you’re dealing with pelvic floor symptoms, recovering from an injury, preparing for birth, navigating postpartum changes, or simply not feeling like yourself, you deserve care that looks at the whole picture.

At Built to Move, your treatment is personalized to your body, your goals, and the life you want to get back to. Let’s figure out what’s going on and create a plan that helps you move with more confidence.

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