A Headache in the Pelvis: The Wise-Anderson Protocol for Healing Pelvic Pain: The Definitive Edition

A Headache in the Pelvis presents the Wise-Anderson Protocol, a nondrug, nonsurgical approach to treating chronic pelvic pain. The condition affects millions of people and is known by various names, including pelvic floor dysfunction and prostatitis. David Wise, Ph.D., spent over 20 years seeking relief for his own pelvic pain. Through research and self-experimentation, he developed a treatment approach. In the mid-1990s, he partnered with Stanford urologist Dr. Rodney Anderson to treat patients and conduct research, leading to the development of the Wise-Anderson Protocol. Pelvic pain is often misdiagnosed and can be debilitating and disruptive. The condition is correlated with psychological distress. This book explains the nature of pelvic pain, why standard treatments may fail, and outlines a holistic protocol combining physical therapy and meditative relaxation. It describes both the physical and behavioral components of treatment designed to help heal the pelvic floor.