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Dec 14 2008

New Pelvic Pain Book by Amy Stein, PT

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There is a new book available for chronic pelvic pain patients by Amy Stein titled Heal Pelvic Pain: The Proven Stretching, Strengthening, and Nutrition Program for Relieving Pain, Incontinence,& I.B.S, and Other Symptoms Without Surgery .

This book has been highly recommended by the Interstitial Cystitis Network because it covers many topics that have not typically been written about for IC patients and chronic pelvic pain patients.

Physical therapist, Amy Stein, covers many of the needed topics surrounding pelvic pain in her new book, including:

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Pain during intercourse and intimacy
  • Bladder pain

The book also provides exercises that patients can do to help relieve their pain and symptoms and:

  • Programs that can ease the pain and discomfort of bladder, bowel and/or sexual dysfunction without surgery or drugs
  • A way to relieve pain in an intimate area
  • Methods for enhancing sex life well into the elderly years
  • Tips for strengthening the pelvis before, during, and after pregnancy
  • A muscle-strengthening regimen that boosts sexual pleasure, eliminates incontinence, increases the body’s core strength and pelvic stability.
  • Guidelines on foods and beverages that ease discomfort and assist in bladder and bowel disorders
  • Suggestions for stress- and pain-reducing home spa treatments
  • Patient testimonials
  • A comprehensive resource guide

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