Category: Abdominal Problems
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 endometriosis a…
Patient Story: Adhesions and PCOS
Read more: Patient Story: Adhesions and PCOSExtensive Adhesions and PCOS – Elyse’s Story Elyse’s story is an excerpt from our book, Overcome Infertility and Pain, Naturally In early 2004, my husband and I got married. We were ready to start a family right away, and I stopped taking oral contraceptives. I had been on the pill for twelve years in order to…
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…
Recipes For Bowel Obstruction Patients
Read more: Recipes For Bowel Obstruction PatientsBowel Obstruction Diet If you recently had a bowel obstruction, you may be anxious about the foods you should and should not eat in order to keep future obstructions at bay. To keep from obstructing again, most patients must adopt a diet that contains low or minimal amounts of fiber. The good news is that…
Adhesions: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Read more: Adhesions: What You Can’t See Can Hurt YouAdhesion Infographic Many people are unaware that they have adhesions — internal scar tissue that forms as part of the body’s healing process. If you are experiencing chronic pain, infertility, or small bowel obstruction, you may have adhesions. Read on to learn more about the causes of adhesions, how they affect the body, and treatment…
Success Story: Clear Passage® Allowed Me to Resume My Adventures
Read more: Success Story: Clear Passage® Allowed Me to Resume My Adventures“If they say they can help you, my friend — You can believe it.” A marine biologist, Richard, found his life turned upside down due to bowel obstruction, a potentially life-threatening condition. Like many of our other patients, he was told that surgery was the only way to relieve his obstruction. Used to being out…
Pelvic Adhesions: What You May Not Know
Read more: Pelvic Adhesions: What You May Not KnowSome women will never even know that they have pelvic adhesions. For others, pelvic adhesions lead to a variety of women’s health conditions, including chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Often robbing women of fulfilling relationships, the gift of motherhood, and overall quality of life, these bands of internal scar tissue can have a profound impact…