Category: Abdominal Problems

Abdominal problems can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and can be caused by various conditions such as indigestion, constipation, or more serious issues like appendicitis or gallstones. At Clear Passage Physical Therapy, we offer non-surgical solutions to address many abdominal issues, focusing on reducing pain and improving overall digestive health.

Manual Therapy: Our hands-on techniques help alleviate pain and discomfort caused by adhesions and scar tissue that often contribute to chronic abdominal pain.
Adhesion Treatment: We specialize in breaking down internal scar tissue that can form after surgeries or infections, which may cause ongoing pain and digestive problems.
Personalized Treatment Plans: Each patient receives a customized care plan tailored to their specific condition and needs, ensuring targeted and effective relief.
Holistic Approach: Our therapy includes guidance on lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise, to support long-term abdominal health and prevent the recurrence of symptoms.

Clear Passage Physical Therapy is committed to helping patients achieve relief from abdominal problems through comprehensive, non-invasive treatments that improve quality of life.

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Bowel Obstruction Success Rates

Background At Clear Passage®, we have always been cautious about keeping patients safe, and making claims about our results. After we opened our first fallopian tubes in 1989, we spent 30 years studying adhesions, refining treatment techniques, having biostatisticians calculate what techniques worked best, further refining, and then publishing our results. In 2008, we turned […]

Spring Newsletter | April 2020

The Clear Passage Connection The official newsletter of Clear Passage Physical Therapy Welcome! Our quarterly newsletters bring you event announcements, exciting news, and helpful resources Inside this issue: Welcome to Our New Team Members On the Air: Clear Passage Podcasts EndoMarch 2020 Staff Pick: Spring Edition Patient Story Welcome Our New Therapists Charmaine will be […]

What You Need to Know About Pelvic Adhesions

What are Pelvic Adhesions? Many women are not receiving the education needed from their doctors about adhesions. Very few women even know they have adhesions. Most commonly known as “scar tissue,” adhesions are simply scar tissue that forms inside the body. Once formed, the body has no way to deal with the scar tissue so […]

[Infographic] The Main Causes of Bowel Obstructions

This 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

Obstructing? Need Help Now! How Can Therapy Help Experience 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 […]

The Clear Passage Insider – October 2017 Issue

Meet the Therapist: Kristen Please join us in welcoming our new addition to the Clear Passage family, Kristen Robles! Kristen Robles, DPT Gainesville, Florida 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 […]

The Clear Passage Insider – March 2017 Issue

Meet the Therapists: Sara Ulrich, PT and Claire Valla, LMT Please join us in welcoming 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. Sara Ulrich, PTPortland, […]

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 […]

What SBO Patients Can Expect From Treatment

Based 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 […]