Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Those with Lichen Sclerosus

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Those with Lichen Sclerosus

The muscles at the base of your pelvic floor are like any other muscle in your body. They can weaken, hold tension and affect how your body works. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help those with Lichen Sclerosus keep their pelvic floor muscles healthy. That’s where experts like Ashley Stump, PFPT, come in. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, she helps people with various problems, including painful sex, urinary and bowel issues, pelvic pain, and pain from LS. I spoke with Ashley to learn more about what she does as pelvic floor PT and how it benefits those with LS. How does Lichen Sclerosus affect your pelvic floor muscles? If you have LS, you already know the condition affects various parts of your life. It also involves multiple parts of your body, including your pelvic floor.  Just like people can hold tension in their neck muscles, they can also have…
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Pain from Lichen Sclerosus: The Fundamentals

Pain from Lichen Sclerosus: The Fundamentals

Introduction Do you have pain from lichen sclerosus? Does the pain make it hard to sit, walk, have sex, and more? Are you looking for things to help manage your pain? Look no further! In today’s blog post, I will discuss pain from lichen sclerosus and what you can do to help manage your pain. This post is mainly based on my lived experience with lichen sclerosus. In my next blog post, I will discuss chronic pain and lichen sclerosus from an evidence-based perspective. This will include complex vulvar pain that persists even after the patient is in remission and what to do if that is your case. Pain from Lichen Sclerosus Pain from lichen sclerosus is a common symptom. While many of us experience pain from lichen sclerosus, that pain presents differently for each person. For example, some folks may rate their pain as mild-moderate. In contrast, others will…
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Jaclyn’s Lost Labia Journey: Surviving Alone

Jaclyn’s Lost Labia Journey: Surviving Alone

https://youtu.be/CKS9Znvi38w Watch this week's interview. Listen to the Podcast here: Introduction and Some Exciting New Announcements! Hey! Welcome to the Lichen Sclerosus Podcast show notes. I have a very special LS Warrior with us today, Jaclyn, who is going to share the story of her journey with Lichen Sclerosus. Her progression from feeling alone and hopeless to empowered and thriving is captivating! Jaclyn is truly a beacon of light in our Lichen Sclerosus community and her story is sure to captivate you. Before we jump into her story, I want to thank our sponsor, the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network (LSSN) for making this podcast possible. LSSN is helping bring information, education, and most importantly support to all Lichen Sclerosus warriors. Be sure to follow them on IG and FB @lichensclerosussupportnetwork. Continue reading to the end for exciting announcements coming from LSSN! Jaclyn’s First Warning: Painful Sex Jaclyn started having symptoms…
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