Chronic Constipation: When More Fiber Isn’t the Answer

We’ve all heard the standard advice for constipation: "Eat more fiber, drink more water." But what if you are doing all of that, and you still have to strain, push, or feel like you can never fully empty your bowels?

The problem might not be your diet. It might be your coordination.

The Mechanics of "Letting Go" For a bowel movement to happen, your pelvic floor muscles (the Puborectalis specifically) must relax and lengthen to open the anal canal. However, in many people with chronic constipation, the brain sends the wrong signal. Instead of relaxing, the muscles accidentally tighten or squeeze when you try to push. This is called Dyssynergic Defecation. Essentially, you are pushing against a closed door.

How Pelvic Physio Fixes the Flow:

At Milton Physio Plus, we retrain your brain-body connection.

• Biofeedback: We can visually show you if you are squeezing or relaxing, helping you find the "off switch" for your muscles.

• Toileting Posture: We teach you the optimal angle (using a stool) to unkink the rectum naturally.

• Manual Therapy: We release tight trigger points that may be causing pain or obstruction.

• Balloon Training: A specialized technique to retrain the sensation of fullness and the coordination of expulsion.

  
  

Stop straining. It’s time to get things moving comfortably again. Visit Milton Physio Plus to book an assessment.