For many, constipation isn’t just about fiber or hydration—it’s about how the body eliminates waste. If the pelvic floor isn’t functioning properly, or if toilet habits are off, even a healthy diet may not keep things moving.
In this final installment, we’ll cover two often-overlooked contributors to constipation: pelvic floor dysfunction and ineffective toilet habits, plus practical strategies for lasting relief—including how Pelvic Health Solutions can help.
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles supporting the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs. During a bowel movement, these muscles must relax and descend. If they stay tense or uncoordinated, elimination becomes difficult, and straining can become the norm.
Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:
PFD can develop from chronic stress, scar tissue, prolonged sitting, excessive straining, or poor toilet posture.
Pelvic floor physical therapists can assess and treat muscular and neurological imbalances contributing to constipation:
Even small habits can have a big impact. Common mistakes include:
1. Use a Squat Position (Footstool)
Mimics natural posture and straightens the anorectal angle.
2. Exhale to Eliminate
Avoid straining by following this sequence:
1️⃣ Inhale into the belly.
2️⃣ Exhale gently as you push.
3️⃣ If nothing happens, pause, breathe, and try again.
3. Pelvic Floor Exercises
4. ILU Abdominal Massage
Stimulates the colon for better motility:
5. Enemas: A Short-Term Solution
Use only occasionally and sparingly. Regular use may:
Constipation is rarely just a fiber issue. It can stem from scars, stress, nervous system imbalance, poor coordination, and posture. By addressing these contributors holistically, you can restore natural bowel function and find lasting relief.
✅ Part 1: Root Causes of Constipation
✅ Part 2: Scar Tissue’s Impact on Digestion
✅ Part 3: Nervous System & Bowel Movements
✅ Part 4: Pelvic Floor & Toilet Strategies
If dietary changes haven’t helped, consider deeper solutions: scar treatment, nervous system support, pelvic floor therapy, and smarter toilet habits.
👉 Visit pelvic-health-solutions.com to get started.