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!
  

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