How Scars Can Still Hurt: Dr. Treadway Explains the Process of Adhesion Formation and How Pelvic Floor PT Can Help

Thanks for tuning in to the Armor Men’s Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment, Donna Lee is joined by NAU Urology Specialists' partner, Dr. Angela Treadway, who specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy. Today, Dr. Treadway talks about the consequences of scar tissue in and around the pelvic floor. While there can be many causes of pelvic floor problems, particularly in  women, any scar-causing medical procedures or trauma to the abdominal and pelvic regions can lead to the formation of problem-causing adhesions. The healing process that takes place when an incision is made, for instance, creates scar tissue that sticks to everything around it. When the scars shrink as they draw everything around them in, they can pull on other tissue and even organs, leading to pain and loss of normal function. Furthermore, adhesions can lead to life threatening situations and may need to be cut out to prevent blockages. Unfortunately, the surgical removal of adhesions will ultimately lead to, you guessed it, MORE adhesions. While this is often unavoidable, there can be alternatives. Dr. Treadway can use methods like myofascial stretching to encourage the body to lay down more tissue and to counter the "shrinking" effects of the existing scars. If you or someone you love is dealing with pain in an area of the body which already has scar tissue--even if those scars are years or decades old--give us a call to learn how pelvic floor physical therapy might help!Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice in 2007.We enjoy hearing from you! Email us at [email protected] and we’ll answer your question in an upcoming episode!Phone: (512) 238-0762Email: [email protected]: Armormenshealth.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester’s Crossing Road Suite 101 Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South Congress Suite 1-103 Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow Drive Suite 2C Austin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202 Dripping Springs, TX 78620