Category: Abdominal Problems
Appropriate Patients to Refer
Read more: Appropriate Patients to ReferOverview Our manual physical therapy is often effective in treating moderate to severe mechanical problems, including debilitating and unresolved pain or dysfunction. We often do well with symptoms related to post-surgical scarring or unknown mechanical etiology. When medical treatments have failed, you want to avoid surgery, or your patient wants a natural or more conservative…
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…
Podcast: Larry and Belinda Wurn Discuss Adhesions With Dr. Ruscio
Read more: Podcast: Larry and Belinda Wurn Discuss Adhesions With Dr. RuscioLarry and Belinda Wurn, founders of Clear Passage®, were recently interviewed on Dr. Michael Ruscio’s podcast. The Wurns spoke with Dr. Ruscio about abdominal adhesions and how they are a commonly overlooked cause of SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), IBS, chronic pain, and infertility. Click below to hear the experts discuss the diagnosis and treatment…
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…
Endometriosis Staging – The Four Stages of Endometriosis
Read more: Endometriosis Staging – The Four Stages of EndometriosisDifferent Stages of Endometriosis If you suspect that you may have endometriosis, it is important that you consult with your doctor and receive an accurate diagnosis. Endometriosis is commonly diagnosed via a pelvic exam or a surgical procedure called laparoscopy. As part of the diagnosis, the doctor will typically determine which stage of endo a…
Patient Story: Unexplained Abdominal Pain
Read more: Patient Story: Unexplained Abdominal PainRae’s story is an excerpt from our book, Overcome Infertility and Pain, Naturally My two weeks in Gainesville, Florida, were a turning point for me. I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words what they did for me, my health, my approach to good health, and my outlook on life. I have…
An End to Bowel Obstructions
Read more: An End to Bowel ObstructionsBowel obstruction is a debilitating, potentially life-threatening condition that can leave one trapped in a repeating cycle of surgeries and obstructions. National news anchor and previous patient Linda Vester discusses her struggle to overcome bowel obstruction caused by post-surgical adhesions. Transcription After about six surgeries, I started to notice that I was having “stuck” feelings,…
Bowel Obstruction: Patient Story Update
Read more: Bowel Obstruction: Patient Story UpdateMark first received treatment at Clear Passage® five years ago, when recurring bowel obstructions were threatening his life. Prior to beginning therapy, he had spent a total of over 140 days in the hospital — 96 of which were during a medically induced coma — and had several bowel repair surgeries. Since his initial treatment…
Patient Story: Taking Back What Endometriosis Took From Me
Read more: Patient Story: Taking Back What Endometriosis Took From MeFrom robbing her of precious time with loved ones to hindering professional growth, endometriosis can affect all aspects of a woman’s life. “Endometriosis has taken a lot of things from me,” says Philippa, a former Clear Passage® patient. Below, she discusses her endometriosis journey – including finding relief – and offers her advice for other…