How the She PAK is Revolutionizing Recovery
Is it possible that the secret to healing stubborn pelvic pain, postpartum trauma, and chronic inflammation lies in a simple, evidence-based principle we’ve been overlooking?
In a recent episode of the Birth Healing Summit Podcast, host Lynn Schulte sat down with Pam Cole—a physical therapist and wound care specialist with nearly 30 years of clinical experience. Together, they discussed a revolutionary tool that is changing the landscape of pelvic healing: The She PAK.
The Missing Link: Wound Care Science
Most of us know the drill when we sprain an ankle: we ice it to reduce swelling and inflammation. Yet, when it comes to pelvic health—whether it’s birth injuries, chronic yeast infections, or nerve pain—the standard advice has often been to use heat (like a warm sitz bath).
Pam Cole saw a disconnect here. With her background in treating complex wounds, she knew that you cannot heal tissue that is stuck in a state of chronic inflammation. To move tissue from the inflammatory phase to the proliferation (healing) phase, you have to calm the fire.
Pam realized that the pelvic floor deserves the same evidence-based care as an injured knee or shoulder. Thus, the She PAK was born.
What is the She PAK?
The She PAK is a specifically designed cooling device for the pelvic floor. Unlike a bag of frozen peas or a makeshift ice pack, the She PAK is anatomically contoured to provide relief exactly where it is needed.
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Dual-Action Design: It features a vaginal portion (internal) and a labial portion (external) to address the entire pelvic region simultaneously.
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Safe & Reusable: Made with food-grade materials, it is designed to be frozen, used for 15–20 minutes, cleaned, and reused.
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Discreet: It comes with a gusseted pouch that hides the device, so it can sit in your freezer without announcing its purpose to the whole family.
Why Cooling Works for the Pelvic Floor
During the interview, Pam explained the physiological impact of using cold therapy on pelvic tissues. It’s not just about numbing pain; it is about changing the chemical environment of the tissue.
1. Reducing Chemical Inflammation
Chronic pain often stems from a “cytokine storm”—a chemical reaction that keeps tissues inflamed and sensitive. Cooling the tissue helps dampen this chemical response, allowing the nerves to settle and the tissue to finally begin remodeling and repairing.
2. Calming Nerve Pain (Pudendal Neuralgia)
For those suffering from nerve entrapment or conditions like pudendal neuralgia, the She PAK has been a game-changer. Pam shared a powerful story of a patient who hadn’t been intimate with her partner for two years due to nerve pain. After using the device to calm the inflammation around the nerve, she regained her quality of life and her relationship.
3. Improving Lymphatic Flow
Just as manual therapy moves fluid, cold therapy stimulates the lymphatic system. This helps reduce the “congestion” often felt in the pelvic floor after birth or surgery, further speeding up recovery.
Who is the She PAK For?
While originally invented to help soothe the burning itch of chronic yeast infections, the use cases for the She PAK have exploded. It is now a go-to tool for:
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Postpartum Recovery: Healing tears, episiotomies, and general swelling.
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Menopause & Perimenopause: Helping women recover faster from micro-traumas caused by thinning tissues during intimacy.
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Chronic Pain Conditions: Including Endometriosis, Vulvodynia, and Interstitial Cystitis.
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Post-Surgical Healing: Recovery from cancer excisions or pelvic surgeries.
A Simple, Accessible Solution
One of the best parts of the She PAK is its accessibility. At a price point of roughly $45, it is an affordable tool that is also HSA and FSA eligible.
As Lynn Schulte noted during the podcast, “My hands are my magic… but when I heard your story and what you’ve developed, I was like, ‘Wow, this is something I really want my community to know more about.'”
It’s time to stop managing pelvic pain and start healing it.
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