005: CBD and the Chronic Pain Cycle

Pelvic Pain unPacked: Real Talk About Pain, Pleasure, & Wellness · Mar 19, 2026 · 23m

Discomfort is rarely as simple as a single cause, and in this episode, we explore how chronic pelvic discomfort often becomes a self-sustaining cycle rather than a standalone condition. We break down a complex web of interconnected factors including nerve signaling, muscle spasms, and changes in body mechanics that reinforce and amplify one another over time. Listeners gain a clearer understanding of why discomfort can persist even after the original trigger, such as injury or surgery, has been treated, and how central sensitization keeps the body in a constant state of high alert.

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