Constipation and Bowel Leakage Treatment in Albuquerque
Bowel problems are some of the hardest symptoms to talk about, and some of the most common. If you've tried more fiber, more water and every supplement on the shelf without lasting relief, your pelvic floor may be part of the problem. Pelvic floor physical therapy offers a private, practical path to more comfortable and predictable bowel movements.
Sound familiar?
Straining, or needing to push hard to have a bowel movement
Feeling like you can't fully empty, or going back several times
Needing to press on your belly, vagina or perineum to finish a bowel movement
Sudden urgency, or not always making it to the bathroom in time
Leaking stool or gas, or staining your underwear
Pain with bowel movements, or hemorrhoids that keep coming back
How physical therapy helps
For a bowel movement to happen easily, the pelvic floor needs to relax at the right time. In many people with constipation, it tightens instead. In others, weak or uncoordinated muscles make it hard to hold stool or gas. Physical therapy retrains how your pelvic floor and core work together, using hands-on treatment, coordination and strength exercises, and practical strategies for toilet position, breathing and bowel habits that make a real difference.
Common causes
Bowel symptoms often start or worsen after childbirth (especially with tearing), with prolapse or a rectocele, after colorectal or gynecologic surgery or pelvic radiation, during menopause, or after years of straining. Whatever the cause, pelvic floor therapy can help.
What to expect
Your first visit is a one-on-one evaluation in a private room. We'll talk through your bowel habits, symptoms and goals, then look at how your breathing, posture, core, hips and pelvic floor work together. With your consent, this may include an internal pelvic exam, which is always optional. You'll leave with a clear plan and a few strategies to start right away.
Why Florebit
Every visit is one-on-one with a doctor of physical therapy, never handed off to an aide
30- and 60-minute visits available, with Saturday appointments
New patients can usually be seen within a week
No referral needed in New Mexico
HSA/FSA accepted, and superbills provided on request
Common questions
Is it embarrassing to talk about? Not here. Bowel symptoms are a normal part of what I treat, and you can share as much or as little as you're comfortable with.
Can PT help if I've had constipation my whole life? Often, yes. Long-term constipation is frequently linked to how the pelvic floor works, and retraining those muscles can help even after many years.
When should I see a doctor first? If you notice blood in your stool, unexplained weight loss, or a sudden change in your bowel habits, see your doctor before starting physical therapy.