Download or read book The Interstitial Cystitis Solution written by Nicole Cozean and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take control of your interstitial cystitis treatment with this comprehensive guide. Interstitial cystitis (IC), also called painful bladder syndrome, is a complex bladder pain condition that can be confusing, frustrating, and debilitating. Successful treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach that often features a combination of medication, physical therapy, dietary and lifestyle changes, alternative medicine, and more. The Interstitial Cystitis Solution has all the information you need, all in one place. It provides scientific reviews and evaluations of potential treatments, along with a helpful treatment plan tailored to your specific symptoms and lifestyle. Written by leading IC expert Nicole Cozean, DPT, PT, WCS, the information is presented in an accessible way, with real-life examples from the author, who has treated hundreds of patients who have found relief from their symptoms with the holistic treatment plan outlined in this book. This comprehensive guide allows you to take control of your healing and will restore sanity to the insane world of conflicting diagnoses, treatments, and advice. Within: Learn about alternatives to medication and surgery Understand the role of the pelvic floor in IC Practice mind-body therapies to manage pain Discover exercises, stretches, and self-care techniques to alleviate symptoms and prevent flares Also included are helpful: Personalized flare-busting plan Symptom log Bladder diary Weekly treatment plan checklist And more! Thousands of patients with IC live healthy, pain-free lives—and so can you!