Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & How Physiotherapy Can Help
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common cause of constipation, difficulty evacuating, leakage, and ongoing bowel discomfort. And yet, what
many people don’t realise these symptoms are related to the pelvic floor muscles.
At Bowel Diagnostics & Therapy, pelvic health physiotherapy plays an important role in restoring healthy bowel function and improving day-to-day comfort.
What Is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
The pelvic floor muscles support bowel control and help coordinate bowel movements. When these muscles become too tight, too weak, or don’t relax properly, you may experience symptoms such as:
Difficulty emptying the bowel
Chronic constipation
Straining when passing stool
Bowel leakage or urgency
A feeling of incomplete evacuation
Pelvic or rectal pressure
These issues can affect quality of life — but they are highly treatable with the right support.
How Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Helps
Pelvic health physiotherapists specialise in assessing and retraining the pelvic floor muscles. Treatment may include:
Pelvic floor muscle training
Techniques to improve bowel emptying
Relaxation and coordination exercises
Biofeedback
Post-natal pelvic floor support
Strategies for reducing straining and improving bowel habits
By improving muscle coordination, physiotherapy often leads to better bowel control, more comfortable bowel movements, and reduced gastrointestinal symptoms.
When to Seek Help
You may benefit from pelvic health physiotherapy if you are experiencing:
Persistent constipation
Difficulty evacuating
Leakage or incontinence
Pain or pressure around the rectum
Pelvic floor dysfunction identified during a pelvic floor assessment
Early intervention can significantly improve symptoms and prevent ongoing issues.
How Bowel Diagnostics & Therapy Supports You
Our pelvic health physiotherapists work closely with our medical practitioners to provide integrated, patient-centred care. Whether your symptoms are new or have been present for years, our team can help you develop a clear, effective treatment plan to improve your bowel health and overall wellbeing.
Click HERE, phone 1300 888 608 or visit our website www.boweldoctors.com.au