Overview
Surgery can create problems for children and young adults as the body attempts to grow around tissues that become adhered as a result of early surgery. Untreated, these problems can persist or become worse in adulthood, affecting the body for a lifetime. Severe trauma and/or surgical repair can cause scarring and adhesions to form in children, leading to pain and limiting their quality of life. Childhood surgeries and trauma often have long last effects into adulthood.
Why Choose Clear Passage®
Clear Passage® Therapists have been treating the adhesions that form in infants and children for over three decades. In our focus on adhesions, we have treated several thousand patients since that time.
We use our hands to slowly peel apart adhered tissues, always working within the patient’s comfort and tolerance levels. We gently break apart the hundreds of tiny strands that comprise adhesions – powerful bonds in the complex network of the patient’s body – that are causing pain, tightness, or dysfunction. Most of our post-surgical patients find that our therapy restores mobility that has not existed in their bodies for years – or ever, in the case of early surgery.
We also understand the need to treat children and adults in a ‘safe place’. We provide an atmosphere with the utmost emphasis on dignity and sensitivity. While our work is physical, we also understand the psychological issues that can naturally accompany pain, dysfunction, or simply the idea that the patient feels different from everyone else. We are happy to consult and work with a patient’s physician or counselor before, during, or after therapy.
Common Symptoms
- Painful urination
- Severe pain that lasts several days
- Persistent or chronic pain near the surgical site
- Tenderness or sensitivity around the incision or scar
- Pulling, tightness, or tugging sensations internally
- Pain that worsens with movement, lifting, stretching, or activity
- Restricted range of motion or stiffness in surrounding tissues
- Numbness, tingling, burning, or shooting pain (nerve-related symptoms)
- Swelling, pressure, or a feeling of internal congestion
- Pain that appears or worsens months or years after surgery
- Discomfort during daily activities such as walking, standing, or reaching
- Pain during intimacy or pelvic discomfort (more common after C-section, hysterectomy, and myomectomy)
- Fatigue associated with ongoing pain
The severity and combination of symptoms vary by individual, and not all patients experience long-term pain after surgery. Persistent or worsening symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
