Bowel Problems in Men
What is normal bowel function?
- It is normal to have bowel motions anywhere from 3 times a day to 3 times a week!
- Poos should be soft, formed and easy to pass without the need to strain
Bowel problems in men can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being, causing discomfort and emotional distress.
Problems include:
- Constipation - a condition where someone has reduced bowel movements; poos can be hard, dry, and/or difficult to pass; and it can be difficult to completely empty the bowels
- Leaking of poo (also known as Faecal Incontinence)
- Poor control of wind (also known as Flatal Incontinence)
- Bottom pain in the back passage
What can cause bowel problems in Men?
- Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction – these muscles can become weak or tight
- Constipation and strain
- Normal aging processes
- Medications
- Surgeries
- Insufficient fluid intake/poor diet and/or poor toileting habits
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease, for example Chron’s and Colitis
Bowel problems in men are common but many people will suffer in silence.
What can help?
Seeking appropriate treatment is crucial for managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
The good news is pelvic health physiotherapy can dramatically help these problems!
Pelvic health physiotherapists can play a vital role in addressing bowel problems in men and is a first-line treatment. Pelvic health physiotherapists play a crucial role in improving bowel function and enhancing overall quality of life.
At Pelvic Care Physiotherapy, is highly specialised and experienced in dealing with these problems. Amy uses a comprehensive, holistic approach to assess and treat these problems. At Pelvic Care Physiotherapy, you can expect Amy to take a thorough assessment to learn about your problems and goals, address why the problems may be occurring and work with you to improve them.
At Pelvic Care Physiotherapy, is highly specialised and experienced in dealing with these problems. Amy uses a comprehensive, holistic approach to assess and treat these problems. At Pelvic Care Physiotherapy, you can expect Amy to take a thorough assessment to learn about your problems and goals, address why the problems may be occurring and work with you to improve them.
The physiotherapy treatments for bowel problems include:
- Targeted and personalised pelvic floor exercise programs so that you can optimise these muscles to help you control your bowels
- Advice to manage constipation such as diet and lifestyle modifications that can help your bowel problems
- Education about correct toileting positions and postures to help you poo correctly
- Bowel retraining
- Urge delay retraining for your bowels