Category: Crohn’s Disease
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Understanding and Managing Abdominal Pain: A Comprehensive Guide
Read more: Understanding and Managing Abdominal Pain: A Comprehensive Guide“Abdominal pain is a common complaint that can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. At Clear Passage® Physical Therapy, we understand the impact that persistent abdominal pain can have on your quality of life. Our approach focuses on non-surgical and drug-free methods to address the root causes of abdominal pain caused by abdominal…
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Crohn’s Disease
Read more: Crohn’s DiseaseWe Treat Crohn’s Disease Complications Without Surgery or Drugs Testimonial of a Clear Passage® patient dealing with Crohn’s Disease. These remarkable images show the power of Clear Passage® to improve the intestines of patients with Crohn’s disease. Scheduled for emergency surgery, this patient had two obstructions in her intestine secondary to her Crohn’s. On the…
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What is the Cause of a Small Bowel Obstruction and What Are Your Options for Treatment?
Read more: What is the Cause of a Small Bowel Obstruction and What Are Your Options for Treatment?What is the Cause? The most common cause of bowel obstructions is adhesions. In fact, 65%-75% of bowel obstructions are caused by adhesions. Adhesions are collagenous bands of scar tissue that form after some sort of trauma during the healing process. Think of it like a scab forming on your skin after a cut. Adhesions…
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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…
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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…
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Transitioning to a Regular Diet from a Low or Minimal Fiber Diet
Read more: Transitioning to a Regular Diet from a Low or Minimal Fiber DietCertain medical conditions require a person to restrict their fiber intake, including Crohn’s Disease, Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO), and acute diverticulitis. Your medical adviser may also recommend a Low-Fiber Diet if there is a narrowing of the bowel due to a tumor or an inflammatory disease; after bowel surgery, or when treatment, such as radiation,…