Based on feedback from our patients, our primary goals with SBO patients are to:
- Decrease or eliminate your chance of having another bowel surgery;
- Improve your overall quality of life.
- Provide individualized instruction on what causes your problems (diet, activities, spasm, adhesions, etc.)
- Teach you to recognize warning signs before problems occur and steps to take to avoid them;
- Instruct you thoroughly in a simple home program to maintain the gains you achieve in therapy.
Note: Abdominal and pelvic surgery can change your intestines significantly. Thus, you may continue to have moderate or extensive diet restrictions even after therapy. Whether you will be able to start eating the foods you enjoyed before your obstructions began will depend on your individual case.
Clinical data consistently show that patients who follow our dietary guidelines and home treatment program have far better outcomes, with fewer or no problems long after therapy, than those who do not. Beyond treating you, we will teach you to take care of your post-surgical body for the rest of your life.
“If the information in this article sounds like it may relate to what you’re experiencing, the team at Clear Passage® Physical Therapy is here to help. Many people living with this condition simply want to know if there is a natural treatment option without drugs or surgery that could work for them. The good news is you don’t have to figure it out alone. You can request more information to speak with a knowledgeable team member who will review your situation and help you understand whether this specialized therapy may be a good fit. If you’re ready to move forward, you can also apply for therapy so the clinical staff can carefully review your health history and determine the best path toward relief. Taking a few minutes to reach out could be the first step toward getting answers—and possibly getting your life back.”