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nzpainsoc.bsky.social @nzpainsoc.bsky.social · May 29

🎥 Missed our "Let’s Hear It for the Boys: Pelvic Pain Beyond Women’s Health" webinar on Monday?

Good news! NZ Pain Society members can now access the recording via ➡️ www.nzps.org.nz

👉 Non-member? consider joining NZPS for FREE access to all past & future webinars!

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nzpainsoc.bsky.social @nzpainsoc.bsky.social · Jun 8

A powerful, honest reflection by David Hill on living with chronic pain in Aotearoa.
📖 Featuring the NZ Pain Society and the importance of support, understanding, and visibility.

Read via @thespinoff.bsky.social

thespinoff.co.nz/society/07-0...

The Spinoff Essay: A bit of pain

'I'm lucky; I've had it for only five years or so.' David Hill on living with chronic pain.

thespinoff.co.nz

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nzpainsoc.bsky.social @nzpainsoc.bsky.social · May 21

📢 Less than 1 week to go!

Join us Monday 26 May, 7–8pm for our webinar: "Let's Hear It for the Boys: Pelvic Pain Beyond Women's Health" with Dr Karen Joseph & Amy Mepham

🎟️ Tickets still available – dont miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/lets-hear-...

#MensHealth #PelvicPain #PainManagementWebinar

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 15

Whether it's an IUD insertion, endometrial biopsy, colposcopy, or hysteroscopy, the potential for pain is real & deserves to be addressed

For too long, many have felt their pain during these procedures was dismissed or inadequately managed. You have options & the right to advocate for yourself

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 14

A common, but often overlooked, cause for stabbing pelvic pain is muscle cramps deep within the pelvic floor.
Consider consulting a specialised pelvic health physiotherapist. They can help your pelvic floor muscles relearn how to relax and ‘turn down’ the nervous system.

#PelvicPainAwareness

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nzpainsoc.bsky.social @nzpainsoc.bsky.social · May 13

NZPS 2025 Webinar Series - "Lets hear it for the boys: Pelvic pain beyond woman's health"
Presenters: Dr Karen Joseph & Amy Mepham

📅: Mon 26 May @ 7-8pm NZST
🎟️: FREE for NZPainSoc members & $20 for non-members

🔗 Register: eventbrite.co.nz/e/lets-hear-...

#PelvicPain #MensHealth #MensPelvicHealth

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 13

While some discomfort is a normal part of the postpartum experience, pain that is not improving or is preventing activities needs attention.

You deserve to move and feel your best during your #PostpartumRecovery journey!

#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #4thTrimester

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 12

Many people living with pelvic pain have a mix of both bloating & distension.

A co-ordinated treatment plan might include:
Specialised Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Nervous System Regulation
Dietary Exploration
Stress Management & Mind-Body Practices

#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #MoreThanJustPain

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 11

Living with pelvic nerve pain is challenging, but understanding its unique nature is the first step towards finding effective relief. A knowledgeable healthcare team can help create a personalised plan.

#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #NervePain #PainPathways

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 9

If sexual activity is painful for you please know this: you are not alone & It is NOT something you simply have to endure.

Intimacy should be a source of connection and pleasure, not pain. It's time to break the silence and stigma surrounding painful sex.

#PainfulSex #PelvicPainAwarenessMonth

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 9

MSK pelvic pain can mimic other conditions, making diagnosis complex. That's why a whole-person assessment is absolutely VITAL.

Pelvic pain isn't just about one body part; it's about understanding how everything is connected.

#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #Physiotherapy #MDT

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 8

Science now understands IBS as a disorder of gut-brain interaction. This means it's about a complex, two-way communication issue between your gut & brain. This miscommunication can lead to the very real pelvic pain, cramping, bloating & altered bowel habits many experience.
#pelvicpainawareness

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 7

Bladder pain syndrome involves discomfort or pain in the bladder & pelvis, often with urinary urgency & frequency. Many people with BPS can reclaim their quality of life by working with a team of knowledgeable healthcare providers to combine strategies
#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #BladderPainSyndrome

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 6

When pain involves multiple systems, a broader approach to care is needed. Relying solely on treatments targeting just one symptom or area might not be the solution.
This is exactly why MDT care is so valuable for complex pain!
#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #COPCs #MultidisciplinaryCare

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 5

Persistent pain isn't just a physical sensation. It impacts sleep, emotions, relationships & daily activities.

It is important to address the whole picture of living with pelvic pain.

#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #WholePersonCare #AllPainIsReal

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 4

The pelvis houses more than just your organs. The nerves, muscles, bones and connective tissue can also contribute to #pelvicpain.

#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth
#PelvicAnatomy #KnowYourBody

Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 3

Pelvic pain doesn't discriminate. It affects people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Let's ensure #PelvicHealth is inclusive.

#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #ExpandingTheConversation

Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 2

One in two women suffer pelvic or period pain severe enough to impact their daily lives.
If you live with pelvic pain, you are NOT alone.
#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth
#PelvicPainStats #YouAreNotAlone

Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · May 1

May is pelvic pain awareness month, follow to learn more about this common but underserved condition
#PelvicPainAwarenessMonth #PersistentPelvicPain #EndTheStigma

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nzpainsoc.bsky.social @nzpainsoc.bsky.social · Apr 23

NZPS 2025 Webinar Series - "Some medication complications: Cannabis hyperemesis and opioid hyperalgesia"

Presenter: Dr John Alchin
📅: Wed 30 April, 7–8pm NZST

FREE for @NZPainSoc & @AusPainSoc members. $20 for non-members.

Register now 👉 eventbrite.co.nz/e/some-medic...

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nzpainsoc.bsky.social @nzpainsoc.bsky.social · Apr 23

Follow NZPS across all social media for events & resources promoting pain research & management to improve outcomes for people with pain & their whanau

Twitter/X: @NzPainSoc
Instagram: nzpainsociety
Bluesky: @nzpainsoc.bsky.social
Facebook: New Zealand Pain Society
LinkedIn: NZ Pain Society

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · Feb 18

“Whether you have period pain, chronic pelvic pain or pain you think is associated with endometriosis, if you feel pain, it’s real. If it’s disrupting your life, you deserve to be taken seriously and treated as the whole person you are”

theconversation.com/whats-the-di...

What’s the difference between period pain and endometriosis pain?

Clinicians can’t predict who does and doesn’t have endometriosis from symptoms alone.

theconversation.com

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Pelvic Pain NZ @pelvicpainnz.bsky.social · Jan 27

“There is no purely “physical” ailment in which your brain does not play a role. This has profound implications for the way all illness should be approached”

www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/26/the-mindbody-revolution-how-the-division-between-mental-and-physical-illness-fails-us-all

The mind/body revolution: how the division between ‘mental’ and ‘physical’ illness fails us all

New research shows western medicine’s traditional split between brain and body is, in fact, far from clear cut – and could provide a breakthrough for many complex conditions

www.theguardian.com

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Lara Briden @larabriden.bsky.social · Nov 23

Pelvic pain is real. The role that #endometriosis lesions may (or may not) play in that pain is debatable.

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