Category: Bowel Obstruction Treatment
[Infographic] The Main Causes of Bowel Obstructions
Read more: [Infographic] The Main Causes of Bowel ObstructionsThis infographic is based on a previous blog post that describes the most common causes of bowel obstruction and what you can do to prevent them.
The Most Common Causes of Bowel Obstruction and How to Prevent It
Read more: The Most Common Causes of Bowel Obstruction and How to Prevent ItExperience relief from bowel obstructions with Clear Passage® Physical Therapy’s Free Consult and Request Info, offering a non-surgical, manual therapy approach that treats adhesions – the primary cause of most small bowel obstructions – potentially helping you avoid risky surgeries and recurrent blockages. To learn more about applying for therapy, visit our Apply to Therapy…
The Clear Passage® Insider – October 2017 Issue
Read more: The Clear Passage® Insider – October 2017 IssueMeet the Therapist: Kristen Please join us in welcoming our new addition to the Clear Passage® family, Kristen Robles! SIBO SOS Summit The SIBO SOS™ Summit is an online learning event for patients and practitioners dealing with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). With presentations by 20+ SIBO experts (including Clear…
The Clear Passage® Insider – March 2017 Issue
Read more: The Clear Passage® Insider – March 2017 IssueMeet the Therapists: Sara Ulrich, PT, and Claire Valla, LMT Please join us in welcoming the dynamic duo, Sara and Claire, to the Clear Passage® family! With roughly 40 years of combined therapy experience, they will be treating our patients in Portland, OR. Click the images below to learn more about Sara and Claire. Patient Story:…
Lifesaving Therapy for Intestinal Obstructions Comes to St. Louis
Read more: Lifesaving Therapy for Intestinal Obstructions Comes to St. Louis“Hands-on” physical therapy that feels like a deep massage shows promise for preventing life-threatening bowel obstructions. February 28, 2017 – Over one hundred thousand Americans have surgery, and thousands die each year due to small bowel obstructions (SBO). In this condition, internal scars called adhesions can block the passage of food through the intestines. The condition…
What SBO Patients Can Expect From Treatment
Read more: What SBO Patients Can Expect From TreatmentBased on feedback from our patients, our primary goals with SBO patients are to: 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…
The Clear Passage® Insider – July 2016 Issue
Read more: The Clear Passage® Insider – July 2016 IssuePatient Video: Two Miracle Babies and a New Body After having her first child, Jill was heartbroken when she found herself unable to get pregnant again. Her search for a non-surgical treatment for secondary infertility and endometriosis led her to Clear Passage® – and two more children! Today, she is a mother of three and…
SIBO and Gut Motility
Read more: SIBO and Gut MotilityWhat is SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)? A person is diagnosed with SIBO when there is an increased number of bacteria or a significant change in the types of bacteria found in the small bowel. A common misconception is that SIBO results from a single type of bacteria. Because a healthy bowel contains a spectrum of…
Patient Story: No Longer Shackled by Adhesions
Read more: Patient Story: No Longer Shackled by AdhesionsAfter being bedridden for 10 years and unable to eat solid food for eight, Gwynn knew she had to find a non-surgical solution for her pain and recurring bowel obstructions. Hear her remarkable story of fighting to get her life back and make sure she would be able to be a part of her grandchildren’s…
Adhesions in the Body: Presentation by Larry Wurn (Video)
Read more: Adhesions in the Body: Presentation by Larry Wurn (Video)Larry Wurn, LMT, co-founder of Clear Passage®, presents an overview of 30 years of studying and treating adhesions. With images compiled from a presentation at a conference of physicians, the video provides an in-depth overview of the biomechanics of adhesion formation and the ways in which manual physical therapy can be an effective treatment. We thank…