Physiotherapists with a special interest in women's health play a crucial role in addressing constipation, a common yet often overlooked issue that can significantly impact your quality of life. By specialising in pelvic floor health, we can offer tailored treatments that goes beyond conventional approaches such as dietary adjustments and medical interventions.

What physiotherapy treatment & education may include:

• Education on staying hydrated: Drinking plenty of water throughout the day to keep stools soft and easy to pass.
• Assistance with maintaining a regular exercise routine: Physical activity helps stimulate bowel movements and improves overall digestive health.
• Establishing a regular toilet routine: Try to go to the bathroom at the same time each day, especially after meals when the colon is most active
• Education on the effects of delaying bowel movements: Respond promptly to the body's signals to avoid stool hardening in the colon.

• Education on the best positioning when opening your bowels: A foot stool can be very helpful
• Pelvic Floor Exercises - coordination, strength and/or relaxation: improved pelvic floor muscle function assists with bowel movements.
• Referral to other professionals for other treatment strategies such as diet management, increasing fibre intake/supplements, and stress management

Constipation in women can stem from various factors such as pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or pelvic floor dysfunction. Physiotherapists with a special interest in women's health employ a holistic approach, combining exercises, manual therapy, and lifestyle modifications to alleviate symptoms.

Book in with our amazing women health physios today here at BeachLife Physio - Narrabeen and Frenchs Forest!