Have you been experiencing the frustrating symptoms of chronic constipation? This ailment can sometimes feel difficult or embarrassing to discuss with your doctor.
However, constipation is a very common gastrointestinal disorder. In fact, every year more than 2.5 million people visit their doctors to seek treatment for constipation in the United States alone. So if you’ve been struggling with the pesky symptoms of chronic constipation, you are certainly not an outlier!
Physical therapy at ClearCut Rehab in Fort Worth, TX can grant you the relief you’ve been searching for. Contact our clinic today to schedule an appointment with one of our dedicated staff members. Relief from chronic constipation is right around the corner.
What is chronic constipation?
Constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Chronic constipation lasts for several weeks or longer and is generally characterized by a lack of more than three bowel movements per week.
The following demographics have a greater risk of experiencing chronic constipation:
- Those over the age of 65
- Women and pregnant women
- People who live a sedentary lifestyle or are unable to exercise due to a spinal cord injury or physical disability
At ClearCut Rehab, our physical therapy staff has a variety of tools and modalities used to successfully treat chronic constipation.
The treatment you can expect in physical therapy
At ClearCut Rehab in Fort Worth, TX, our physical therapists are experts at treating chronic constipation. We can determine the specific kind of constipation you are experiencing and formulate an individualized treatment plan that meets your exact needs.
It’s possible that you could be experiencing either “slow transit constipation” or “functional constipation.” Slow transit constipation can be reflective of a colon issue or the result of stress and over-activity in the pelvic floor.
Functional constipation is when the pelvic floor muscles contract instead of relax when attempting to pass stools. This makes passing stools extremely difficult. Depending on your type of constipation, you may be prescribed:
- Abdominal colon massage training
- Toileting postures and patterns
- Pelvic floor muscle training
- Myofascial release
Are You Experiencing Chronic Urinary Retention? Physical Therapy Can Help!
If you have urinary retention, that means your bladder does not fully empty when you urinate. Oftentimes, this condition is caused by blockages, nerve issues, certain medications, or infection and swelling.
At ClearCut Rehab, we understand that urinary retention can be extremely frustrating to experience. And with symptoms including leaking urine and the inability to fully empty your bladder when you urinate, this condition can feel difficult for some to discuss with a medical provider.
Our team of knowledgeable physical therapists has extensive experience treating patients with urinary retention and incontinence issues and will strive to make you as comfortable as possible from the moment you step foot in our clinic.
We can develop a treatment plan to address your painful or uncomfortable symptoms together. Contact ClearCut Rehab today to get started.
How can PT help with urinary retention?
When you first visit a physical therapist for urinary retention, you will undergo a comprehensive physical examination to determine the cause of your condition. Here, your medical history will also be evaluated, and your therapist will likely ask you to describe your symptoms.
Your physical therapist may work in combination with your existing healthcare providers to determine the cause of your urinary retention. Common causes of UR that you might encounter include:
- A medical issue that narrows the urethra and blocks urine flow (e.g., An enlarged prostate, urinary tract stones, or a urinary tract infection)
- Weak pelvic floor and bladder muscles (can be caused by age-related loss of bladder muscle strength, pregnancy/childbirth, or trauma)
- Certain medications that interfere with nerve signals sent to the bladder, prostate, or urethra (e.g., Some antidepressants, antihistamines, antipsychotics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin)
Once your therapist has determined why you are experiencing urinary retention, they can begin formulating an individualized treatment plan for you. If your therapist found that your pelvic floor and bladder muscles are weak (or overactive), you will likely be prescribed pelvic floor rehabilitation.
This treatment technique strengthens the muscles under your bladder, to treat and eventually eliminate urinary retention. A pelvic floor rehabilitation program at ClearCut Rehab may include custom exercises, muscle re-education, postural and habit retraining, and more!
As you progress through your treatment plan, you will strengthen and stabilize your transverse abdominals, hip muscles, and pelvic floor. You may also participate in various functional activities and a personalized mobility program.
These therapeutic treatment plans will lessen your uncomfortable symptoms, abdominal pain, and lead you into an easier and more comfortable day-to-day life.
Ready to receive your personalized treatment plan? Contact us today!
At ClearCut Rehab, our primary goal is to ensure that every single one of our patients leaves our clinic feeling healthier, happier, and more comfortable in their bodies than when they arrived.
You don’t deserve to deal with the irritating and uncomfortable symptoms of constipation or urinary retention. Seek treatment today with us to get started on the path to excellent long-term health.
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