Unraveling SIBO: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Conquering Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Introduction IBO: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth is a condition where an abnormal increase in bacteria occurs in the small intestine. This overgrowth disrupts the delicate balance of the digestive system, leading to various uncomfortable symptoms. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the nuances of SIBO, from its definition and symptoms to diagnostic techniques, causes, […]
A User-Friendly Guide to Transitioning from a Low-Fiber Diet to a More Normal Diet
When it comes to certain medical conditions, you might need to make adjustments to your diet. Conditions like Crohn’s Disease, Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO), acute diverticulitis, or bowel narrowing due to tumors or inflammatory diseases can necessitate a Low-Fiber Diet. You may also require this diet after bowel surgery or following treatments like radiation that […]
Emergency Small Bowel Obstruction Surgery in India
Belinda’s Ongoing Story, as told by Larry Wurn. Although we had been married twenty years, we never had the time to take the honeymoon I had promised my bride two decades earlier. Belinda wanted to visit India and Nepal. I had visited these countries in my 20s, courtesy of a photo and book assignment I […]
What to know before accepting an IBS Diagnosis
You might have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) recently and maybe the treatments are not working for you. You’re in pain, you feel groggy, or perhaps you have had abdominal surgery in the past and now have persistently stringy stool (pencil-thin, narrow, or yarn-like poop). Let’s walk you through what you know before […]
Maura, LMT
Maura, LMT Maura is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a love for deep, effective work and connecting with her patients. She began her career in 2014, learning a diverse array of modalities at the Arizona School of Integrative Studies. Her affinity for manual therapy began early on, and she continuously furthers her education in those […]
Aura, PT
Aura, PT Director, Clear Passage Manhattan since 2008 Aura has been a decorated physical therapist for over 30 years. She became a certified Clear Passage therapist in 2006, and quickly became the Director of our Manhattan location. Aura grew up in NYC surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the big city. She attended private […]
Bowel Obstruction Treatment
“By the time I found Clear Passage, my health was plummeting. At my initial evaluation, my therapist told me there was very little mobility in my abdominal organs. She was also concerned that I was becoming adhered in the muscles and support structures on the front of my body. I attended treatment and found that […]
Tailbone (Coccyx) Pain
We Treat Tailbone Pain Without Drugs or Surgery The tailbone (coccyx) is vulnerable to direct and often repeated traumas that can begin early in life. A fall onto the buttocks while walking, climbing, skating or during other athletic activities can cause direct blows that injure this delicate area. Repetitive traumas to the coccyx can occur […]
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 […]
The Most Common Causes of Bowel Obstruction and How to Prevent It
Obstructing? Need Help Now! How Can Therapy Help Table of Contents What is a bowel obstruction? An intestinal obstruction, also known as a bowel obstruction or bowel blockage occurs when food or liquid is unable to pass through either the large or small intestine. If left untreated, life-threatening complications such as tissue death or infection, […]
