A Headache in the Pelvis: A New Understanding and Treatment for Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes

by Wise, David Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780972775533
• ISBN10: 0972775536
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-30
• Publisher: Natl Center for Pelvic Pain

Summary

This landmark treatment for men and women who suffer from pelvic pain and urinary dysfunction was developed at Stanford University Urology Department. Here is a summary excerpt from A Headache In The Pelvis: "We have identified a group of chronic pelvic pain syndromes that we believe is caused by the overuse of the human instinct to protect the genitals, rectum and contents of the pelvis from injury or pain by contracting the pelvic muscles. This tendency becomes exaggerated in predisposed individuals and over time results in pelvic pain and dysfunction. The state of chronic constriction creates pain-referring trigger points, reduced blood flow, and an inhospitable environment for the nerves, blood vessels and structures throughout the pelvic basin. This results in a cycle of pain, anxiety, and tension which has previously been unrecognized and untreated."

Table of Contents

Summary of Our Understanding	p. 9
Preface to First Edition	p. 13
Preface to Second Edition	p. 19
Preface to Third Edition	p. 20
Preface to Fourth Edition	p. 21
Acknowledgements	p. 23
Definitions and Categories	p. 25
The Old Models and Treatments	p. 55
A New Understanding of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes Leads to an Effective Therapy	p. 91
The Stanford Protocol: Paradoxical Relaxation and Trigger Point Release	p. 113
Paradoxical Relaxation	p. 139
Trigger Point Release Inside and Outside the Pelvic Floor	p. 177
The Stanford Protocol for Female Pelvic Pain	p. 245
Frequent Concerns	p. 289
Stories of Patients in Their Own Words	p. 347
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About the Medical Science of Chronic Pelvic Pain	p. 379
How to Contact Us	p. 407
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