Can Diverticulitis Cause Bowel Obstruction?
apply for therapy patient stories Q: Hello, my husband suffers from diverticulitis. He has been hospitalized several times. I’ve been told that it can lead to more serious complications, including obstruction. Can diverticulitis cause bowel obstruction and how common is it? – Aileen A: Aileen, thank you for sending in this important question. The answer […]
How Long Does a Bowel Obstruction Last?
If you or a loved one is experiencing small bowel obstruction for the first time, your mind is likely racing with questions about what can be done to manage the condition, how long it lasts, how doctors can help, and more. How long does a bowel obstruction last and what does treatment involve? If hospitalized, […]
How to Treat Infertility Naturally
Even if you are new to the world of fertility treatment, you’ve likely heard others rattle off treatment names such as tubal surgery, IVF, IUI, etc. For those who prefer a natural, more conservative treatment option that does not involve drugs or surgery, there is the Wurn Technique®. The therapists at Clear Passage Physical Therapy […]
What Is Bowel Obstruction? – A Patient’s Perspective
What is bowel obstruction? It is a potentially life-threatening condition often caused by abdominal adhesions. To better understand the implications of bowel obstruction and how our therapists treat this condition, we invite you to read the following first-person account from a former Clear Passage patient. You can find many other patient stories in our book, […]
Video Testimonial – A Mother’s Journey to Recovery: Small Bowel Obstruction
A patient’s mother discusses their family’s experience at Clear Passage: Transcript – A Mother’s Journey to Recovery: Small Bowel Obstruction “It was the first time anyone had asked me that in months. “How am I doing?” Right then my mind was made up. Clear Passage Physical Therapy was the place we needed to come. I […]
How to Relieve a Bowel Obstruction: Diet Guide
Bowel Obstruction Diet Guide Bowel obstruction is a condition in which adhesions, or bands of internal car tissue, prevent the body from processing food. It can leave patients in excruciating pain and severely impact their quality of life. The good news is that modifying your diet is one of the immediate steps you can take for […]
How Does Tubal Surgery Compare to Other Infertility Treatments?
There are a number of infertility treatments available. One of the treatments offered to women with blocked fallopian tubes is tubal surgery, also called tuboplasty. One of the goals of this procedure is to remove adhesions – scars that form when the body heals from surgery, infection, inflammation, or trauma. What happens during tubal surgery? […]
Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: What Is the Difference?
Myofascial Pain Syndrome is sometimes confused with fibromyalgia or the two terms are used interchangeably. This is incorrect as they are considered two distinct conditions. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms or has recently been diagnosed with one of these disorders, understanding the difference between Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) and fibromyalgia is […]
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
According to the journal The Physician and Sportsmedicine, sacroiliac joint dysfunction is “a treatable diagnosis for the millions of individuals suffering from acute and chronic low back pain.” In fact, it is one of the more common causes of mechanical low back pain. Puzzled by what the sacroiliac joint is and how it can cause […]
Can Abdominal Scar Tissue Cause Pain?
We recently received a question from one of our readers asking, “Can abdominal scar tissue cause pain?” Since this question deals with a condition that can have life-threatening consequences, we decided to answer it in a post. The answer is yes. Bands of scar tissue in the abdomen, called abdominal adhesions, can cause debilitating pain […]
