Pelvic Floor Health and Its Impact on Constipation and Bloating

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In this episode of the Gut Health Dialogues Podcast, we explore the significant yet often-overlooked connection between pelvic floor dysfunction and gut health with Dr. Tiffany Eitreim, from the Arizona Center for Chronic Pelvic Pain. 

Tiffany Eitreim, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor disorders, shares her expertise on how pelvic floor issues can contribute to chronic constipation, IBS, and unexplained bloating, providing valuable insights for those seeking relief from these conditions.

Here’s a highlight of our discussion:

• How tight pelvic floor muscles can cause constipation and bloating.
• Signs of pelvic floor dysfunction, such as chronic back pain and fecal incontinence with solid stool.
• The effect of vaginal childbirth on pelvic floor muscles and the importance of postpartum therapy.
• Manual therapy and biofeedback to improve pelvic floor function.
• Distinguishing between food-related bloating and pelvic floor-related bloating.
• The need to consider diet, structural issues, and bacterial imbalances in addressing chronic gut health problems.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, unexplained bloating, or digestive issues, this episode is packed with expert advice you won’t want to miss!

Reach out to Arizona Center for Pelvic Pain Discomfort here: https://azccpp.com/ 

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