When you think of endometriosis pain, you might think only of inflammation. But inflammation is not the only cause. Endo pain is often multi-faceted, there are usually several things contributing.

Pain can be triggered or worsened by upregulated pain signals, histamine levels, hormone levels, the muscles of the pelvis and the surrounding fascia, scar tissue and adhesions, and overall inflammation levels in the body, not just the pelvic cavity.

Plus, the key causes can vary depending on where you are in your cycle.

If your pain is worse around your period and ovulation, inflammatory chemicals like histamines and prostaglandins are probably big culprits, but adhesions may be playing a role too. If you get pain flares after sex or physical activity, it might be worth considering what’s happening to your pelvic floor and whether you have any scar tissue.

This masterclass will address all these areas and make it easy for you to understand which tools may best help you.

We’ll start off with NSAID alternatives, looking at natural supplements that have been shown in the research to be just as effective as some of the most commonly prescribed pain-relieving drugs.

We’ll then look at other research-backed supplements that have been shown to reduce pain flares, endo and period pain and lower levels of inflammatory chemicals. Each supplement comes with various benefits, and I’ll list them in a way that make it clear which ones will suit you the most, so you can create a tailored selection of go-to pain relievers.

You’ll learn how to take these supplements, when to take them and how much. This is important because when it comes to getting pain relief, dose matters, quality matters and timing matters.

We’ll also look at some options that can be applied to the skin directly – like magnesium and CBD… And we’ll talk about whether CBD products are helpful and why you may not have experienced relief with them in the past.

Next up we’ll cover essential oils. When it comes to lowering a pain flare, we want to tackle it both internally and externally. The supplements get to work on the inflammation levels on the inside, whilst tools like essential oils can reduce cramping when applied topically. We’re going to discuss the essential oils that actually work for pelvic pain – some just as much as tramadol. Yes, really!

We’ll chat about how to apply, the most effective way to apply (with or without massage?) and which days of the cycle to apply for the biggest impact.

We’ll then dive into body work. It’s likely that there’s some level of pelvic tension, nerve sensitivity, scar tissue and fascia distortion contributing to your pain. If you notice you have pain with bowel movements or urination, pain with sex, pain on walking or pain with physical activity, it’s worth really homing in on this – though I recommend it for everyone. It’s unlikely that any of us endo peeps have escaped structural problems entirely!

We’ll look at the research on massage for endo pain and how to use it for period pain, daily pelvic pain and even pain with IBS issues. Plus, you’ll get a few free tutorials you can get started with right away!

We’ll then explore stretches and movements designed to open up the pelvis, ease muscle tension and pain and calm the nervous system (which, calms pain signals).

Next we’ll move into tools and technology. When it comes to pain relief, there’s a whole new world emerging in terms of gadgets. We’re going to look at the offers on the market at present, and the types of technology they use – from TENS, to nanocapacitors tech to infrared waves.

I’ll list the pros and cons of each, the costs and the feedback from my community so you can decide which ones are worth trying and which ones fit your budget.

I’ll finish off with my tips and recommendations on how to use these all together, how to select the ones you actually need to create a tool-kit that when combined, works to lower your pain in the moment you need it. I’ll share some of my favourite brands and personal strategies, as well as stories from my clients’ real-life experiences.

You’ll leave with a handout of trusted tutorials, supplements and tools, plus all the research to deep dive if you so wish.

The aim of the game in the long-term is to identify the root causes of your pain and address them so that you don’t actually need a pain-relief tool kit, but that kind of change takes time and energy. So, in the meantime, this tool kit will bring you relief so that you can not only get started on making those longer-term changes, but you can live your life again.