08/03/2026
Think constipation is just about fiber? Think again. 💩
If you’ve tried eating more fiber, drinking more water, and taking laxatives—but you’re still straining or feel like you can’t completely empty your bowels—your pelvic floor muscles could be part of the problem.
Your pelvic floor should lengthen and relax during a bowel movement. When these muscles stay tight or don’t coordinate properly, they can make it difficult to pass stool, even if your diet is on point.
Signs your pelvic floor may be contributing to constipation:
✨ Straining with bowel movements
✨ Feeling like you can’t fully empty
✨ Needing to change positions or “splint” to have a bowel movement
✨ Feeling like stool gets stuck or blocked
Pelvic floor physical therapy can help improve:
✔️ Muscle coordination
✔️ Pelvic floor relaxation
✔️ Breathing mechanics
✔️ Bowel habits and toileting posture
Constipation isn’t something you should have to “just live with.” Identifying the why behind your symptoms is the first step toward lasting relief.
💛 Save this post for later, and share it with someone who’s been told to “just eat more fiber.”
If constipation, pelvic pain, or difficulty emptying your bowels is affecting your quality of life, pelvic floor physical therapy may be able to help.