For those with tension in their pelvic floor there are specific.
Tight pelvic floor muscles constipation.
This can lead to straining during a bowel movement which causes the muscles to tighten even.
If the pelvic floor muscles in the rectum are too tight and unable to relax it becomes difficult for stool to be passed.
So when on the toilet the pelvic floor muscles are creating a serious kink on the rectum and it s very difficult to push the bowel motion out without straining pain or causing anal fissures little tears in the anus.
Once patients with pelvic floor constipation have these basic tools they can begin retraining the pelvic floor muscles with biofeedback.
Based on the principle of operant conditioning biofeedback provides auditory and visual feedback to help retrain the pelvic floor and relax the anal sphincter.
Pelvic floor physical therapists can teach you exercises and stretches to work on any tight muscles you have at home as well.
In regards to outlet constipation physical therapy is a must when the muscles are responsible for the problem.
Biofeedback training is the treatment of choice.
In constipation the pelvic floor muscles are tight and overactive and do not know how to relax.
Outlet constipation occurs when the stool is stuck in the rectum which is usually due to dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles.