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Do I Have Mechanical Migraines?
Migraine headaches can be caused by ‘mechanical’ factors, which are sometimes overlooked or left untreated by physicians. This type of headache typically does not respond to medication, sending patients on a frustrating journey from specialist to specialist as they search for a solution. If you are seeking relief from migraine headaches, the first step is…
Can Diverticulitis Cause Bowel Obstruction?
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 is yes, diverticulitis can lead…
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 ligation, 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 scar 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 ligation, 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 ligation…
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…