Post-operative adhesions
Post-operative adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form after surgery, causing pain, restricted movement, and sometimes digestive or fertility complications. Osteopathy, manual lymphatic drainage, and therapeutic mov
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Post-operative adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form after surgery, causing pain, restricted movement, and sometimes digestive or fertility complications. Osteopathy, manual lymphatic drainage, and therapeutic movement are used to support healing and reduce adhesion-related restrictions.
Do any of these feel familiar?
- Post-operative adhesions develop as internal scar tissue forms after abdominal or pelvic surgery
- Many people experience a pulling, dragging, or cramping discomfort in the abdomen — sometimes years after the original procedure — that can be difficult to attribute to adhesions without investigation
- Pain during movement, physical activity, or bowel function is common
- Some people describe chronic pelvic pain or discomfort during intercourse
- Bowel obstruction, though less common, can cause more acute symptoms including severe cramping, nausea, and vomiting
- The invisible nature of adhesions means many people spend significant time without a clear explanation for their symptoms
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