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Over time, tissue adhesions and restrictions can contribute to pain, stiffness, altered biomechanics, and symptoms that appear unrelated to the original injury. Addressing adhesions is not about forcing adhered tissues apart, it is about gentle dissolving the fibrous bands without tearing, to restore healthy movement and communication between tissues - so the body can move, adapt, and heal more effectively.

 

Adhesions glue things together

Abdominal adhesions are a common but often overlooked driver of pelvic pain, abdominal tenderness, and chronic digestive symptoms. They occur when bands of scar tissue cause tissues within the abdomen that should move independently to become bound together. Adhesions may form between fascia, nerves, organs, and other soft tissues, restricting normal movement, circulation, and nerve signalling.

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When abdominal organs are unable to glide freely, this restriction can contribute to ongoing pain, bloating, altered bowel function, bowel obstruction, and fertility challenges. Abdominal adhesions may develop following surgery, infection, inflammation, childbirth, endometriosis, or physical trauma, and symptoms may appear months or even years after the original event.

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Adhesions disrupt the natural movement and circulation of organs and tissues, often creating areas of tension where scarring entangles fascia and nerves. When nerves become adhered to surrounding tissues, the brain may initiate a protective response to reduce perceived risk of nerve damage. This can lead to muscle guarding, increased tone, and the development of sensitive or painful areas, even when the original injury has long healed.

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In more severe cases, scar tissue may wrap around organs or blood vessels, restricting blood flow. If an organ such as the bowel becomes strangulated by adhesions, this can result in sudden and severe pain and constitutes a medical emergency requiring immediate attention. Surgical intervention may be necessary in these situations; however, it is important to note that further surgery can increase the risk of additional adhesion formation.

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Understanding the role of abdominal adhesions is essential when addressing unresolved pelvic pain, chronic abdominal symptoms, or unexplained nerve pain. Supporting tissue mobility, circulation, and nervous system regulation can be an important part of a broader approach to recovery, particularly when symptoms persist despite conventional treatment.

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What are some of the Symptoms of Abdominal Adhesions?

Symptoms associated with abdominal adhesions can vary widely. Some people may not experience any symptoms, while others may experience:

1. Chronic Abdominal Pain: Persistent or intermittent discomfort in the abdomen, often dull or cramp-like.

2. Digestive Issues: Bowel obstruction, characterized by severe abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, nausea, or vomiting.

3. Limited Mobility: Pain or discomfort that worsens with movement.

4. Changes in Bowel Habits: Diarrhea or constipation that are unexplained or recurring.

5. Pelvic Pain: Particularly in women, adhesions might lead to pelvic pain or discomfort.

6. Dyspareunia: persistent or recurrent pain experienced during sexual intercourse. 

 

These symptoms can vary depending on the location and extent of the adhesions and their impact on surrounding organs.

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What can causes adhesions to form?

Some common causes of abdominal adhesions include

• abdominal surgery, laparoscopy, appendix or gallbladder removal, bowel surgery

• infections

• inflammation in abdominal organs or cavity

• damage to the fat layer and fascia by gastric band surgery or fat removal

• PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids

• colitis, inflammatory bowel conditions

• injuries

• car accidents

• trauma

• giving birth naturally or by caesarean  

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Cesarean Scars

Women with keloids on the cesarean scar have increased adhesions between the uterus and the bladder and between the uterus and the abdominal wall. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20974460/)​

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Why use ​Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy for Pelvic Pain?

Gentle Reset Therapy uses Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM),a therapeutic technique that utilizes low-level electrical currents to target specific tissues and areas in the body, to melt away adhesions and fibrosis in delicate structures deep in the body.

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FSM is believed to work by modulating cellular signaling, promoting the release of endorphins, and facilitating the repair of damaged tissues. It can help alleviate the symptoms of endometriosis by reducing pelvic pain, addressing muscular tension, and improving blood flow to the affected areas. Additionally, FSM may support hormonal balance, immune function, and overall well-being, contributing to a holistic approach to managing endometriosis.

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When using Frequency Specific Microcurrent Therapy to address this tender and constricted tissue, I've observed rapid softening of adhered tissues, alleviation of pain, and relaxation of abdominal muscles as trigger points vanish. This non-invasive therapy has demonstrated its ability to dissolve stubborn scar tissue gently within minutes. Personally, I've witnessed this treatment promote abdominal softening, ease tenderness, and enable deep palpation without discomfort – a significant improvement from the initial treatments when even light pressure caused exquisite abdominal pain.

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Why is massage not a good option for Adhesions?

Adhesive scar tissue is TOUGH, tough like gristle and hard to cut even with a knife. Massaging scar tissue pushes and pulls on this tenacious tissue and can cause bleeding and tissue tears, leading to further scar tissue. FSM doesn't tear or tug, it involves the gentle application of light pressure to the place where the resistance starts, then the frequencies do the work of softening and releasing, and the tissue all softens, drawing in the hand applying the light resistance to the point where the belly soft, supple and pain free. No tearing, no bleeding, no pain, no risk. 

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How might trigger points, and tight bands in muscles be signs of Adhesions?

Adhesions can occur between muscle and fascia, fascia and nerve, organs and fascia.... These areas will feel tight and tender to touch and won't respond to massage or trigger point therapy, which can acutally cause microbleeds in the tissue as it isn't supple.  The brain will always lock down muscle groups if there are nerves adhered to tissues. These zones tend to be characterised by cat-litter like trigger points that will only resolve when the risk has gone, and the nerves and tissues are freed. The only therapy I know of that can do this, and do this in literally seconds of applying the right combination of frequencies, is Frequency Specific Microcurrent. 

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If the usual treatments for tight muscles and pain don't work, then try FSM. If it is due to adhesions, the tissue will melt under the practitioners hand, and in that moment you will know what it was all about. When the frequencies are correct, they appear to remove the pathologies almost immediately. To restore healthy pain-free function, you have to work at the cause.

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​Scar tissue can happen anywhere. 

Scar tissue can happen anywhere, as a result of any form of impact, trauma, injury, inflammation, infection or surgical procedure, such as:

• spinal scar tissue from damaged discs leading to myelopathies

• lymphatic scar tissue in the periphery, inguinal, abdominal and nodes

• spinal anesthetics (epidurals) - may lead to adhesions in the dural sheath covering the spinal cord can upset cerebrospinal fluid flow and drainage

• skin burns

• in the ear canal from old ear infections 

• surgical scar tissue can restrict joint and tissue mobility

• nerves - central and peripheral

• in the muscle sheath and fascia can restrict movement

• appendix, gallbladder, bowel regions after surgery

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Anywhere tissue has been damaged, scar tissue and adhesions can form and upset function. FSM is a blessing in all of these situations, and worth spreading the word. The body is meant to be supple, mobile and pain free, if it's not, there is always a reason. Treat the cause and the symptom will no longer be necessary. 

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