Constipation: A Missing Piece

In today's 'sode we tackle constipation.This is far more common than most people realize.  In a study we conducted at PelvicSanity and published at IPPS, we found 69% of patients who came in for other symptoms (pelvic pain, prolapse, incontinence, etc.) had constipation as well.Our missing piece for constipation?  Bringing it back to the basics.Often we make this more complicated than it needs to be.  We suggest major dietary changes to our patients (which are hard to comply with).  We work on changing posture.  We jump to techniques like rectal balloon treatment.  All of which are good and helpful, but often overlook things that get us the most 'bang for our buck.'So bring it back to basics:Eat breakfast (something you can chew)Water intakeMagnesiumWalking and movement, especially in the morningSquatty pottyIf a patient buys in and does these things, it's almost impossible not to see some changes in symptoms.  And then we can move on to more advanced techniques or bigger lifestyle changes if we need.So glad you're enjoying the 'A Missing Piece' series - would love if you could take a moment and leave a review to help others find this podcast!Business Accelerator ProgramAre you an existing pelvic health business owner ready to take your practice to the next level?Check out this six-month business coaching intensive designed to fill your schedule, streamline your business and achieve clinical excellence!  Doors open July 22nd!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered. Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email ([email protected]).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!