YOUR BODY IS NOT THE PROBLEM
Understanding Pelvic Pain from the Inside Out
Real conversations about chronic pain/symptoms and what may be going on in your body. Written from lived experience & the work I do with women.
Why Pelvic Pain is Different Than Any Other Pain
When I was in the thick of my pelvic pain journey, I said something crazy that I didn’t genuinely mean. I said, “ugh, this all would be easier if I just had cancer or something people could easily understand.”
How I Recovered From Pelvic Pain
If you are reading this because you are currently dealing with pelvic pain, I want you to know something right away. Recovery is possible.
How I Recovered From Pelvic Pain
If you are reading this because you are currently dealing with pelvic pain, I want you to know something right away. Recovery is possible.
Common Pelvic Pain Conditions and Their Symptoms
Before we dive in, I always want to say something important. If you are experiencing pelvic pain or pelvic symptoms, I strongly recommend getting evaluated by a qualified medical professional. It is important to rule out serious medical conditions and get a thorough evaluation.
Why Pelvic Pain Keeps Coming Back
Pelvic pain is often approached as a purely physical problem. You go to your gyno first, then get sent to pelvic PT. Tight muscles are stretched, weak muscles are strengthened, posture is corrected, and exercises are prescribed with the expectation that symptoms will resolve once the body is properly supported.
Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia, and Pelvic Pain
First of all, there is a lot of evidence showing that people who have struggled with disordered eating are more likely to struggle with chronic pain conditions, including pelvic pain.
Why Pelvic Pain is Different Than Any Other Pain
Pelvic pain is a special kind of hell. When I was in the thick of my pelvic pain journey 10 years ago, I said something crazy that I didn’t genuinely mean. I said, “ugh, this all would be easier if I just had cancer or something people could easily understand.”