My main areas of focus at PT are: Pain management (back, pelvis and belly), strengthening transverse abdominals, pelvic floor rehabilitation, scar tissue and visceral tissue therapy.
They started me with some manual therapy, stretches and diaphragmatic breathing exercises initially. I am to wear an abdominal binder for 6 weeks. Still needing to lay down as much as possible (heat helps) to rest belly and back. I received a tens unit that i use on my belly and back for pain management and that helps a lot.
I'm still restricted in my activities...No lifting and very little walking. Walking on land is painful so i am walking in the pool, 40 minutes per day, to lesson the effects of gravity.
Recently they started a technique called ASTYM which is supposed to be a way to mobilize and reduce scar tissue. So far it just leaves horrible bruises on my belly and leaves me sore and swollen for about a day. I was told it takes at least 6 treatments before we can begin to notice a difference, which is good because i have not had any changes since starting ASTYM, I have had 3 treatments.
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| Scar Tissue on small intestines and in abdomen. |