Gastrointestinal Therapy

How can pelvic PT help my gastrointestinal function?

As Hippocrates famously quoted nearly 2500 years ago, “All Disease Begins in the Gut.” Physical Therapy can play a key role in improving gastrointestinal function, particularly in cases where musculoskeletal issues, muscle imbalances, or dysfunctions contribute to digestive problems.

Here are several ways in which pelvic PT optimizes gastrointestinal function:

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Dysfunction in these muscles may contribute to problems like constipation, bloating, fecal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and pelvic or rectal pain.

Breathing and Diaphragmatic Exercises

Core Strengthening

Education and Lifestyle Modification

Manual Therapy Techniques

Including massage, myofascial release, visceral mobilization, or dry needling to address tightness or restrictions in the abdominal and pelvic region

Biofeedback Training

Exercise prescription of the surrounding muscles in and outside of the pelvic floor

Often gastrointestinal dysfunction is accompanied by other pelvic floor disorders such as urinary dysfunction, pain with intercourse or pelvic pain. Your Pelvic PT can address all of these issues together with your GI dysfunction to optimize your whole health!