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Pelvic Pain Help
Home of the Wise-Anderson Protocol for the Treatment of Pelvic Pain
For over 30 years, we have treated pelvic floor dysfunction, prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, levator ani syndrome, pudendal neuralgia, coccydynia, anorectal pain, and chronic pelvic pain. The Wise-Anderson Protocol offers an evidence-based self-treatment aiming to resolve pelvic floor pain.
Published by: Penguin / Random House / Harmony Books
Published research-backed results
82%
of patients reported improvement within 6 months
What We Treat
Major Symptoms We Treat
Most of our patients have at least two or more symptoms
Urinary Frequency / Urgency / Hesitancy
Perineum Pain
Rectal pain
Genital Pain
Lower Abdominal Pain
Hot Baths or Heat Help
Depression / Anxiety
Pain or Relief After Bowel Movement
Pain with Sitting
Significant Reduction in Quality of Life
Tailbone / Low Back Pain
Conventional Treatments Don't Help
Pain During or After Sex
Medical Tests Find No Disease
The Wise-Anderson Protocol
Published Research & Outcomes
Published research demonstrates that our protocol significantly helps a majority of patients in studies, including those from Stanford University.
82%
Overall Improvement
59% marked to moderate improvement, 23% slight improvement
36.9%
Medication Free After 6 Months
Patients stopped all pelvic pain medication within 6 months
Equal Effectiveness
Men & Women
Protocol demonstrates equal effectiveness for both men and women
Evidence
Published Research
We have published 11 peer-reviewed articles in major medical journals, most about the nature and efficacy of our protocol.
Drug therapies for CP/CPPS: help or hype?
Read MoreIntegration of Myofascial Trigger Point Release and Paradoxical Relaxation Training Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men.
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Read MoreVariations in Psychometric Profiles and Awakening Cortisol Responses in Men with Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.
Read MorePainful Myofascial Trigger Points and Pain Sites in Men With Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Read MoreSafety and Effectiveness of an Internal Pelvic Myofascial Trigger Point Wand for Urological Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (UCPPS)
Read MoreSafety and effectiveness of an internal pelvic myofascial trigger point wand for urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Read MorePsychometric Profiles and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Function in Men with Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.
Read MoreSafety and Effectiveness of an Internal Pelvic Myofascial Trigger Point Wand for Urological Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Read MoreSexual Dysfunction in Men with Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: Improvement after Trigger Point Release and Paradoxical Relaxation Training.
Read More History
The Wise-Anderson Protocol
The Wise-Anderson Protocol (popularly called the Stanford Protocol for many years on the internet) was developed at the Stanford University Department of Urology by Rodney Anderson MD and David Wise, PhD. Drs. Anderson and Wise have published a number of research studies, as well as a book about the Wise-Anderson Protocol, called A Headache in the Pelvis, now in its definitive edition.
David Wise, PhD
Dr. Wise spent 8 years in the Department of Urology at Stanford University Medical Center as a Visiting Research Scholar working with Dr. Rodney Anderson in the development of a new treatment for prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndromes.
Rodney U. Anderson, MD, FACS
Dr. Anderson is Professor Emeritus of Urology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he was actively engaged in clinical research and patient care. His sub-specialty clinical expertise was NeuroUrology and Female Urology. His focus included chronic pelvic pain syndromes, pelvic floor dysfunction, and interstitial cystitis.
Detailed Description of the Wise-Anderson Protocol
A Headache in the Pelvis
Definitive Edition
The most detailed description of the Wise-Anderson Protocol is contained in A Headache in the Pelvis, now in its definitive edition. It is often referred to as the "bible" of books on pelvic floor pain treatment.
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Reviews of A Headache in the Pelvis
Almost 500 reviews on Amazon. Here's what verified readers have said:
- "Life-changing – finally gave me relief after years of doctors and meds that did nothing."
- "This book gave me hope when I had none. The techniques are practical and effective."
- "I wish I had found this book years ago. It changed my understanding of my condition completely."
- "Finally, a resource that understands the real cause of pelvic pain. Highly recommended."
- "It's become my bible for this condition – huge improvements credited to this book."
- "The Wise-Anderson Protocol actually works..."
— All reviews from verified Amazon readers
Professional Acclaim
What Medical Professionals Say
A Headache in the Pelvis has earned praise from leading physicians, researchers, and healthcare organizations worldwide.
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A Headache in the Pelvis is a wonderful and inspiring book that should be read by every doctor and every sufferer. I was stunned when after twenty and more years of suffering, a urologist finally told me that there was...Read full review →
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The authors introduce and provide specific details about the Wise-Anderson Protocol. This is a specific physical therapy and relaxation-based therapy that has been studied and found to be effective for the treatment of pelvic pain syndromes. This book is relevant...Read full review →
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A Headache in the Pelvis is one of the best patient guides for understanding and treating pelvic pain. I strongly recommend this book. It demystifies pelvic pain, one of the most common and frustrating medical issues that patients experience, and...Read full review →
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In my years of medical practice, I have had occasion to refer patients who suffered from pelvic pain. Many of these patients were either abandoned or given ineffective treatments. A Headache in the Pelvis provides unique insights into the condition...Read full review →
Podcasts
45+ Podcasts Covering Pelvic Pain
Dr. Wise shares insights from 30 years of treating pelvic pain. Topics cover symptom management, patient stories, and the science behind our protocol.
Treatment Program
2-Day In-Person Instruction in the Wise-Anderson Protocol
Our immersive 2-day program offers direct, hands-on instruction in the Wise-Anderson Protocol. The 2-day program is aimed at making the Wise-Anderson Protocol easy to do at home.
- Direct instruction from the protocol founders
- Comprehensive 60-day program: 620 page instruction manual, 104 instructional videos, and 30hrs of instructional audio
- Proprietary Internal Trigger Point Wand and Trigger Point Genie for internal and external trigger point release
- Hands-on instruction for specific self-treatment methods that have been developed over the past 30 years
In The News
Stories & Reports About the Wise-Anderson Protocol
Our groundbreaking approach has been featured in leading medical journals and recognized by major media outlets worldwide.