Abdominal Pain and Gas
Abdominal pain and gas are common complaints that can effect everyone. It can cause symptoms as minor as abdominal discomfort to cramping and pain. While these symptoms can stem from various causes, including gastrointestinal issues, dietary factors, and stress, they can also be linked to pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic health physical therapy targets the underlying pelvis floor issues that may contribute to these symptoms.
How does pelvic floor dysfunction impact bowel health?
Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues of the pelvic floor become tight, weak, or imbalanced. Tight or hypertonic muscles restrict normal bowel movements. Weakness or imbalance disrupts the normal coordination of bowel movements leading to incomplete evacuation and gas accumulation.
This dysfunction can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- abdominal pain
- bloating
- difficulty passing gas
What do pelvic health physical therapists do?
Pelvic health physical therapy focuses on restoring optimal function to the pelvic floor muscles through a variety of interventions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and biofeedback. By addressing muscle dysfunction, pelvic health physical therapists can help improve bowel function and alleviate abdominal pain and gas.
Pelvic health physical therapy supplement intervention with education and lifestyle modifications to support long-term pelvic health. Intervention also includes education on dietary recommendations, stress management techniques, and strategies to promote optimal bowel habits providing a comprehensive approach to resolve symptoms.
Pelvic health physical therapy offers a holistic approach to addressing these symptoms by targeting the underlying pelvic floor issues and promoting optimal bowel function.
