Pelvic pain

When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending.

Brené Brown


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1 in 10 women can suffer from pain and Endometriosis.

1 in 5 women can have painful intercourse.

Up to 15% of men have persistent pelvic pain.

Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia.

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People who suffer from pelvic pain often have to contend with a myriad of other symptoms including painful intercourse, muscle spasm, bladder and bowel dysfunction (or pain), anxiety, psychological effects, and social and relationship issues.

Pain may have local triggers such as overactive pelvic floor muscles, changes to the sensitivity and stimuli around the nerves and skin, and conditions that escalate pain like prostatitis, urinary tract infections, recurrent thrush infections or autoimmune contributors including Endometriosis. The nervous system also contributes to the way information from the tissues is processed and perceives pain.

Pain physiotherapy includes many management options that can improve your pain, including:

  • Modern pain science education

  • Muscle retraining, stretching and tension release

  • Guided imagery and progressive de-sensitisation

  • Relaxation techniques

  • Good bladder and bowel habits and training

  • Appropriate graded exercise and lifestyle modifications

  • Sexual health advice

  • Surgery preparation and rehabilitation

Change starts with understanding pain.

When we are unsure of what is happening in our bodies, we feel out of control and threatened. Unfortunately, pelvic pain is still not well understood. We need to be speaking more about pelvic pain so that we can move towards early and better treatment. These are some great resources to get you started.

 

Endometriosis Australia

www.endometriosisaustralia.org

Professor Lorimer Moseleywww.tamethebeast.org

Professor Lorimer Moseley

www.tamethebeast.org

Pelvic Pain Foundation

www.pelvicpain.org.au

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