Have you been struggling with constipation or diarrhea? Did you know physical therapy can help you resolve your symptoms? Our physical therapists at ClearCut Rehab in Fort Worth, Tx are skilled in helping you improve the health of your pelvic floor and get you the relief you have been looking for!
A recent study found that chronic constipation causes people to miss work, pay several thousand dollars a year in medical costs, and have a lower health-related quality of life. Fortunately, many people with chronic constipation can find relief by incorporating specific lifestyle changes and therapies, including pelvic floor therapy.
What are the most common causes and solutions for bowel dysfunction?
Bowel dysfunction and constipation are common conditions that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Diet and hydration are common causes, but various other conditions slow the movement of the muscles in the gastrointestinal tract that causes constipation, including:
- Lack of physical activity
- Neurological disorders (i.e., Multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease)
- Metabolic conditions (i.e., diabetes and hypothyroidism )
- Hormonal changes
- Medications (i.e., opioids, antidepressants, and antacids)
Education on changing your diet and increasing fluid intake can be vital to relieving bowel issues alongside guided exercises from our physical therapists.
What to expect at your ClearCut Rehab physical therapy sessions
Physical therapy can also treat bowel dysfunction and constipation through exercises to improve the strength and coordination of the pelvic floor muscles and abdominal muscles.
Our ClearCut Rehab in Fort Worth, TX therapist will also teach you strategies like self-massage, targeted stretches to help stimulate movement through the gastrointestinal tract, and techniques like biofeedback.
Biofeedback can help improve awareness of the muscles of the pelvic floor and the muscles that control bowel movements, which can assist in identifying and correcting muscle imbalances to help you find relief from your constipation.
It’s also important to note that while constipation is a common condition, it can be a symptom of other serious conditions such as colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and others, and it’s essential to consult with our Fort Worth, TX physical therapists to help rule out any underlying conditions.
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