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Constipation is a common condition that can cause bloating, abdominal discomfort, straining, and difficulty passing stool. While many people think constipation is only related to diet, hydration, or fibre intake, many cases of chronic constipation are actually caused by pelvic floor dysfunction, where the pelvic floor muscles do not relax or coordinate properly during a bowel movement. At Realign Chiro Physio & Rehab, we provide constipation treatment in Langley using pelvic floor physiotherapy to help improve bowel movements, reduce straining, and restore normal pelvic floor function.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy for constipation focuses on muscle relaxation, coordination training, breathing techniques, bowel movement mechanics, and pelvic floor exercises to help you have more regular and comfortable bowel movements. If you are experiencing chronic constipation, difficulty passing stool, straining during bowel movements, or incomplete bowel movements, pelvic floor physiotherapy may help treat the root cause of the problem.
You may have pelvic floor related constipation if you experience:
Many of these symptoms are caused by pelvic floor dysfunction, where the muscles are not relaxing properly during a bowel movement.
Constipation is often a muscle coordination problem, not just a diet problem. A common condition called dyssynergic defecation occurs when the pelvic floor muscles tighten instead of relax during a bowel movement.
Common causes include:
Pelvic health physiotherapy in Langley focuses on improving muscle coordination and relaxation.
| Diet Related Constipation | Pelvic Floor Constipation |
|---|---|
| Low fibre intake | Pelvic floor muscles too tight |
| Low water intake | Muscles not relaxing |
| Improves with fibre | Fibre does NOT help much |
| Improves with laxatives | Laxatives don’t fully solve issue |
| Stool is hard | Stool may be normal but hard to pass |
| No straining | Significant straining |
| No feeling of blockage | Feeling blocked |
| No incomplete emptying | Incomplete bowel movements |
| Improves quickly | Chronic problem |
If you have straining, incomplete bowel movements, or difficulty passing stool, the problem is often pelvic floor related and pelvic floor therapy for constipation may help.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy focuses on improving how the muscles relax and coordinate during bowel movements.
Treatment may include:
Treatment is provided by a physiotherapy Langley clinic trained in pelvic health and pelvic floor rehabilitation
During your assessment, the physiotherapist will:
This assessment helps determine whether your constipation is caused by pelvic floor dysfunction and what treatment is needed.
These exercises help relax the pelvic floor and improve bowel movements:
These constipation pelvic floor exercises help improve pelvic floor relaxation and bowel movement mechanics.
Proper toilet positioning can make bowel movements easier.
Tips:
Proper toilet positioning helps the pelvic floor relax and reduces straining.
Many people with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) also have pelvic floor dysfunction. Even if diet and medication help IBS, pelvic floor dysfunction can still cause:
Pelvic floor physiotherapy for IBS constipation focuses on relaxation, coordination, and bowel mechanics.
Constipation is very common during pregnancy and postpartum due to hormonal changes, pressure on the pelvic floor, and muscle tightness or weakness.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help:
You should see a pelvic floor physiotherapist if you have:
Pelvic floor dysfunction can also contribute to other conditions such as pelvic pain treatment Langley and urinary incontinence.
Every patient is different, but typical recovery timelines:
| Severity | Typical Recovery Time |
|---|---|
| Mild constipation | 4–6 weeks |
| Moderate constipation | 6–12 weeks |
| Chronic constipation | 3–6 months |
Pelvic floor physiotherapy focuses on long-term improvement rather than short-term symptom relief.
We offer direct billing for pelvic floor physiotherapy. Most extended health plans cover pelvic health physiotherapy. We also provide direct billing for ICBC and WorkSafeBC claims when applicable.
We provide constipation treatment and pelvic floor physiotherapy in Langley and surrounding areas including:
If you are struggling with chronic constipation, straining during bowel movements, difficulty passing stool, or incomplete bowel movements, pelvic floor physiotherapy can help treat the root cause of the problem. Many cases of constipation are related to pelvic floor dysfunction, and treatment focuses on improving muscle relaxation, coordination, and bowel movement mechanics.
At Realign Chiro Physio & Rehab, we provide constipation treatment in Langley using pelvic floor physiotherapy, including pelvic floor relaxation training, breathing techniques, biofeedback, abdominal massage, and bowel movement education. Our goal is to help you have more comfortable, regular bowel movements and reduce straining and discomfort.
We offer direct billing for pelvic floor physio and provide one-on-one treatment in private rooms in our Langley clinic.
If you are dealing with constipation, pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy constipation, or postpartum constipation, our team is here to help.
Book your pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment today.
