Pelvic Floor Therapy/Physical Therapy
Early on after my diagnosis, I tried the traditional route of physical therapy. I logged my meals. I did various exercises. They tried acupuncture. They tried pelvic exams. I was told my vagus nerve and psoas were really tight. The only part that I really found helpful was the small amount of abdominal massage (visceral manipulation)that they did. This lead me to what currently brings some relief.
Visceral/Myofacial Release
This is what keeps me feeling decent. James Rasz, my massage therapist, is able to help keep things pliable through myofacial release massage. He also incorporates cupping from time to time.
Clear Passage
This is probably the most respected and recognized treatment for abdominal adhesions. It was REALLY expensive, but I feel was worth the knowledge I gained from the experience:
Clear Passage’s Website
Acupuncture
I tried both static acupuncture and one where they use electronic pulses. It didn’t seem to work for me.
Cupping
Cupping worked a little for me early on in my journey. Stuart Skrivanie was the first massage therapist I encountered that used cupping extensively. It helped with some of the adhesions that were located near the surface of my skin. Most of my adhesions now seem to be very deep (probably from my bowel resectioning from a car accident). If the adhesions are surface ones, they can be seen. Check out this video!
Chiropractic Care
Doesn’t fix things, but sometimes I feel the realignment helps loosen up the adhesions that are probably on my back (I’ve had stomach and back surgeries).