Bowel issues can create discomfort and embarrassment, keeping you from living fully. You don’t have to face it alone. We’ll work together to identify the problem and create a plan to help you feel more comfortable and confident.
Scared to leave your house for fear of a bowel accident?
Feeling bloated and uncomfortable?
Struggle with painful bowel movements?
Bowel issues can create discomfort and embarrassment, keeping you from living fully. You don’t have to face it alone. We’ll work together to identify the problem and create a plan to help you feel more comfortable and confident.
Bowel issues may be caused by a variety of factors such as straining, constipation, bloating, pelvic floor weakness, pelvic floor overactivity, dietary limitations, hydration changes, stress, pelvic floor muscle tear, and more! Your Doctor of Physical Therapy will do an assessment to determine what are the root causes of your bowel issues. Once your Doctor of Physical Therapy has done this, she will target any areas of poor functioning muscles to retrain them using our signature 3-step method.
Yes! Constipation is often caused by multiple factors, including hydration, fiber intake, lifestyle habits, gut health, stress, and the physical mechanics of bowel movements. In pelvic PT, we’ll assess each of these factors to identify what might be affecting your regularity.
Often, pelvic floor tightness can make it difficult to have a bowel movement. In some cases, patients think they are pushing to poop, but they’re actually squeezing their muscles closed, making it even harder—this is known as dyssynergia. Pelvic floor therapy can help address these issues to improve bowel function. We also work very closely with gut health specialists and Registered Dietitians to ensure you get the best results.
Yes! Straining or spending too much time on the toilet can weaken your pelvic floor and lead to problems like prolapse, hemorrhoids, constipation, leakage, and pain. This can make pooping even more difficult in the long run.
Pelvic floor physical therapy can teach you how to retrain your muscles and adopt healthier bathroom habits. We’ll show you techniques to reduce straining and improve bowel movements, helping prevent complications like pelvic organ prolapse, chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, urinary leakage, and pelvic pain. By learning how to relax and properly use your muscles, you can protect your pelvic health and maintain regular bowel function.
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