Episode 10 with Dr Sandy Hilton: Balls, Books & Pelvic Pain

In this episode, with Dr Sandy Hilton, we talk about the different types of pain, how we can use sensory integration to have productive conversations with the nervous system. Sit back & relax as we explore the difference between nociceptive, neuropathic or nociplastic pain...and why the difference matters. We discuss the concept of how tissues can heal...but the pain can persist. We talk about feeling rude gremlins in the v@gina and golf balls in the rectum, even when there isn't - how thoughts can cascade into painful events, and then when we add the stigma and embarrassment of pelvic pain onto that...and how the pudendal nerve gets blamed for a lot of things it isn't responsible for. Pain is real, it's exceptionally weird and nobody has all the answers - but we have a few great suggestions to help stop the brain being over-protective. We also explore how female pelvic pain is often dismissed and how scary and escalating being gas lit can be... You can find Sandy's books here: https://www.optp.com/Self-Care-for-Pelvic-Pain-A-Sensory-Integration-Toolkit And if you'd like to learn more about Female Pelvic Pain Rehab or understanding the role of hormonal health in helping women live well - here's the link to all of my online courses For all my musings on women's health, especially pelvic pain rehab & oncology rehab, you can find/follow me on Instagram - just click here Until next time, look after yourself and don't forget to...#celebratemuliebrity