Understanding the Nervous System in Pelvic Health: Why It Matters

Dr. Ryan Simmons and Dr. Tara Morrison discuss their journey in recording their third podcast and delve into the crucial topic of understanding the nervous system, particularly within the realm of pelvic health. They highlight their experiences and frustrations with not being taught polyvagal theory and trauma responses during their education.

The hosts emphasize the prevalence of trauma in their pelvic health patients and advocate for foundational nervous system education in PT training. They explore how trauma and the nervous system influence conditions like chronic pain, inflammation, and pelvic pain, referencing the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study. The conversation touches on practical skills and approaches that can help therapists maintain their own nervous system regulation while supporting patients, and they stress the importance of social connection and understanding one's own nervous system to facilitate healing.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:25 Understanding the Nervous System
01:41 Polyvagal Theory and Its Importance
02:50 Trauma and Pelvic Health
06:32 Handling Trauma in Clinical Practice
11:48 The Role of Social Connection in Healing
15:39 Practical Applications and Techniques
19:55 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
24:48 The Path to Healing and Professional Growth
29:25 Conclusion and Future Topics

Resources mentioned in podcast:
Get your ACE score: https://www.acesaware.org/learn-about-screening/screening-tools/
Somatic Experiencing: https://traumahealing.org/se-101/
Polyvagal Theory: https://www.stephenporges.com/

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In this episode of 'Pelvic PT's Gone Wild,' hosts Dr. Tara Morrison and Dr. Ryan Simmons discuss the alarming rates of burnout among pelvic floor therapists and why clients often spend years in care without improvement. They spotlight the importance of body autonomy, criticize traditional care methods, and examine how societal stress and trauma impact both clients and providers.

They advocate for a shift towards integrative care that challenges old norms and prioritizes profound healing. The conversation also covers the need for lifestyle medicine, the roles of trauma and functional medicine in treatment, and the importance of building a supportive community among pelvic health providers. Dr. Morrison and Dr. Simmons seek to inspire and motivate listeners to embrace holistic and creative approaches to pelvic health.

03:39 Discussing the Call to Action in Pelvic Health
05:15 Challenges in Pelvic Health and Body Autonomy
08:04 Impact of Lifestyle and Functional Medicine
10:37 Insurance Challenges and Burnout in PT
16:37 Exploring Trauma and Comorbidities in Pelvic Health
20:40 Understanding Chronic Pain and Stress
20:57 Exploring Alternative Health Options
21:39 Overcoming Health Overwhelm
23:28 The Role of PTs in Patient Healing
24:05 Strategic Health Coaching
27:06 Addressing Complex Health Issues
30:34 Building a Supportive Provider Network
33:14 Root Cause Healing
34:22 Navigating Medical Gaslighting

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Pelvic PT's Gone Wild: Embracing Holistic Healing in Pelvic Health In the inaugural episode of the Pelvic PT's Gone Wild podcast, hosts Dr. Tara Morrison and Dr. Ryan Simmons introduce their mission of integrating holistic practices into pelvic physical therapy. They share their personal journeys from traditional medical training to embracing alternative therapies such as breath work, yoga, somatics, and functional medicine.

The episode highlights their vision to bridge the gap between conventional pelvic health care and emerging somatic practices, emphasizing the role of the nervous system, trauma, and creative healing. Listeners are invited to join a community of like-minded providers and patients seeking deeper, more intuitive approaches to pelvic health.

01:32 Our Personal Journeys into Pelvic Health
02:53 Ryan's Story: From Massage Therapy to Pelvic Health
06:20 Tara's Story: Integrating Yoga and Holistic Practices
11:46 The Vision for Pelvic PTs Gone Wild
18:55 Building a Community of Holistic Pelvic Health Providers
24:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

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