Pelvic Pain Ultimate Cock Block 2nd Edition*

American Physical Therapist Dr. Susie Gronski blends cutting edge research with practical advice presented in a humorous manner to engage with the reader.

You can put her techniques into practise right away wherever you are on your journey through pelvic pain. In addition to the biological underpinnings of pain, this edition is more psychologically informed for a well-rounded picture of health that empowers you toward self-guided healing.

In this updated version, you'll find more on:

• why some common assumptions about pain are not true
• how the nerves, the gut and the immune system come into play
• why reframing your pain perspective is key to feeling better
• how simple mindful practices and breathing can modulate pain
• how to use movement and non-painful touch to turn down pain sensitivity

Contents

• Chapter 1: What Pelvic Pain is ....and What it's Not 
  Looks at what persistent pelvic pain is 
• Chapter 2: The Lowdown Down Below
  A complete lesson on your pelvic anatomy and how everything should work
• Chapter 3: Got Your Body On The Brain
  Looks at the connection between the brain and pain, stress and anxiety
• Chapter 4: Making Up Your Mind
  Overcoming the why me? and understanding an up -regulated nervous system
• Chapter 5: All Systems Go
  Looks at gut, bladder and bowel function, hormones, sex and masturbation
• Chapter 6: The Nuts and Bolts of Treating Pelvic Pain 
  Turning down the neural noise; changing the image of being 'in pain'; breathing and mindfulness
• Chapter 7: Pleasure-Hunting
  Looks at pacing; the value of movement 'snacks' and stretches
• Chapter 8: The Power of Touch 
  Explains safe touch, manual therapy, self touch, and the use of internal releases 
• Chapter 9: Don't Give Up! 
  Sign posting to other health professionals who can help you along your journey leaving you with the message that you can live a life without pain