by Clear Passage Physical Therapy | Jul 31, 2013 | Recent Posts
According to a recent CNN article, “Chronic pain conditions now affect more than 116 million Americans, […] a figure that dwarfs the number of people who suffer from diabetes, coronary heart disease/stroke and cancer combined.” If you are one of...
by Clear Passage Physical Therapy | Jul 29, 2013 | Featured Articles, Fertility, Recent Posts
The 1997 study Infertility as a Covered Benefit showed that “approximately 44% of women with infertility have sought medical assistance.” From assisted reproductive techniques like IVF and IUI to natural fertility treatments such as manual physical therapy...
by Clear Passage Physical Therapy | Jul 26, 2013 | Adhesions, Bowel Obstruction, Recent Posts
We recently received a question from one of our readers asking, “Can abdominal scar tissue cause pain?” Since this question deals with a condition that can have life-threatening consequences, we decided to answer it in a post. The answer is yes. Bands of scar tissue...
by Clear Passage Physical Therapy | Jul 23, 2013 | Chronic Pain, Recent Posts
Treating Chronic Low Back Pain With Injections: Latest Research Injection therapy for back pain typically involves administering shots of substances such as cortisone, liquid ibuprofen, morphine and vitamin B12 into the back. Depending on the specifics of a...
by Clear Passage Physical Therapy | Jul 17, 2013 | Chronic Pain, Recent Posts, Sexual Function
What Is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? The pelvic floor is made up of muscles and other tissues that form a sling or hammock-like shape from the pubic bone to the tailbone. Muscles of the pelvic floor support and interact with the abdominal and pelvic organs, helping...
