Bill Taylor, a seasoned physiotherapist with decades of experience in pelvic dysfunction, and Dr. Sandy Hilton, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-founder of Entropy Physiotherapy, dive deep into the world of pelvic pain. They discuss its complex drivers, including psychological aspects, and the importance of holistic treatment approaches. The conversation highlights the need for awareness of pelvic health, explores how movement and personalized care can aid recovery, and emphasizes strategies for empowering patients to reclaim their well-being.
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Pelvic Pain Has Diverse Drivers
Pelvic pain drivers include muscle dysfunction, nerve irritation, and lifestyle factors including psychological aspects.
Each case can differ greatly based on anxiety, lifestyle demands, and relaxation ability.
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Lawyer Patient's Pelvic Pain Story
A lawyer patient with persistent pelvic pain had extremely tight muscles, like walking around with a clenched fist.
Despite effort, symptoms worsened highlighting the challenge of 'letting go' in lifestyle and pain management.
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Teach Pelvic Floor Relaxation
Educate patients about pelvic floor awareness and teach relaxation techniques.
Use metaphors like 'walking with your fist clenched' to help them understand muscle tension and the need to release it.
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In this episode, we discuss some of the clinical challenges of pelvic pain. We explore:
What is the driver to pelvic pain
How do we connect pelvic health with whole body function?
Landscape of pelvic pain research
Can pelvic pain be resolved?
What strategies can be most effective in treating pelvic pain?
Want to learn more about pelvic pain? Dr Sandy Hilton has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Pelvic Pain: A Clinical Course from Pain to Pleasure” where she goes into further depth on this topic.
Dr. Sandy Hilton is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-founder of Entropy Physiotherapy in Chicago, where she specializes in treating complex pelvic pain and provides education and mentorship to healthcare professionals. With a strong focus on chronic pain and pain science, she teaches internationally and has co-authored the book Why Pelvic Pain Hurts. Sandy has held leadership roles within the American Physical Therapy Association and currently serves on the Abdominal and Pelvic Pain SIG of the International Association for the Study of Pain. She also co-hosts the podcast Pain Science and Sensibility, translating research into clinical practice.
Bill Taylor is a highly experienced Physiotherapist with nearly 40 years in the field and over 25 years specializing in pelvic dysfunction, particularly male pelvic floor issues. He is internationally recognized for his expertise and has contributed to leading textbooks on chronic pelvic pain and pelvic girdle assessment. Bill has a strong background in manual and exercise therapy, teaches extensively across Europe, and mentors students while lecturing at several UK universities. He also serves as a Clinical Director in Edinburgh, continues to work with dancers, and holds leadership roles on professional and charitable boards related to pelvic health.
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