Episode 24: Constipation Unveiled: Pelvic Therapy's Impact on Digestive Well-being
Joy Noble • January 9, 2024
Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 24, we discuss how to define constipation, including a way you wouldn’t expect and then dive into how you can keep things moving along.
Episode 24 Recap:
- Constipation is defined by having a BM less than 3x per week, difficulty voiding stool AND… not feeling completely empty after a bowel movement.
- Take a look at the Bristol Stool Chart to see how your stool measures up - keep in mind we are aiming for #4 and #5 poops!
- There are a variety of treatment options for constipation including:
- Medications & supplements like laxatives, fiber, and magnesium
- Enemas & suppositories
- Dietary fiber (check out Episode 18 about soluble vs insoluble fiber)
- Movement
- Water (it’s not the complete answer but it’s a piece of the puzzle!)
- Abdominal massage (ILU massage)
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: We will assess your muscles for tightness, coordination of pelvic floor muscle contraction AND relaxation, and ensure the brain and pelvic floor are communicating as they should be!
Have a question or suggestion for an episode? Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com
Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?
- Visit the Pelvic Pride website
- Give us a call: 410-941-9512
- Send us an email: info@pelvicpride.com
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