3 Easy Yoga Moves for Constipation, Bloating & Improved Digestion | Yoga For Gas Relief & Overeating
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- Constipation, bloating, indigestion, and gas can all be frustrating and difficult to manage. In this video, I outline my three favorite, go-to yoga moves to help ease the digestive system and relieve these symptoms. All of these moves can be performed at home with household items 🧡
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Constipation, bloating, indigestion, and gas can all be frustrating and difficult to manage. In this video, I outline my three favorite, go-to yoga moves to help ease the digestive system and relieve these symptoms. All of these moves can be performed at home with household items 🧡
✩ Related Videos:
→ Self-Intestinal Massage: th-cam.com/video/JALxwIIPS0g/w-d-xo.html
→ How To Sit On The Toilet To Poop: th-cam.com/video/5egK-7jrEHM/w-d-xo.html
→ DIY Constipation Remedy: th-cam.com/video/GYGBdhDGIjQ/w-d-xo.html
→ All About Laxatives: th-cam.com/video/83iS4N_HQYk/w-d-xo.html
→ My Favorite Fart Story: th-cam.com/video/Tu5Pao8G8To/w-d-xo.html
If you feel gas wanting to pass during any of these movements, let it go! We want to invite that natural, intestinal movement which means we are inviting gas to move through our system. Gas and bowel sounds are both invited to this party!
😺 Check meowt on instagram: instagram.com/pelvicempowerment/
Thank You!! I am so glad I found your channel!!! You are a godsend!! Best videos I have found!!
@@hafarb I am so glad they are helpful to you! And thank you for the kind words, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it 💕
It is too late for me tonight/or this morning, but I am going to do this first thing in the morning! Thank you so much!!!
Do you know what can help with gummy tummy?
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I suffer constipation all my life, I’m going to try it Iam not that flexible, but I’m willing to do anything to help myself. Keep making this videos to help us have better life.
OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I almost gave up because it got so bad that I didn’t even want to move but I decided to do the cat cow movement and drunk some water and I was able to push something out. Thanks again! Good luck to everyone suffering
I am so glad you were able to get some relief ❤️
This exercise/treatment for constipation is miraculous! I've not had a problem since the first evening I started doing just 2 of the exercises each evening. I went from a BM of raisins to normal-sized BMs. THANK YOU From the bottom of my heart!! No harsh laxatives are needed ever again.
I do this all the time since I was a kid OMG
I love that!
Do you feel like it has worked alot? :)
Thank you. A video on how to fix/manage bowel loops from an elongated (redundant) colon would be beautiful ❤
I'm really appreciate your video about constipation. I'm 47 years old now . When I was born my mother find out i didn't have bottom hold. The i grow up with constipation for my life . Your video help me so much.
Thanks.
Out of all the yoga exercises...this is the most soothing and meditative one
I feel a bit better ❤❤❤🎉
This DPT is the VERY best at helping one w/a problem that is difficult to discuss or even understand. She is clear as she describes the methods that work. I have followed her for a long time. She changes my life!
I love your smile, and how often it jus appears and lights up the WORLD!!! I jus had to tell you because, I out of No where jus realized Everytime you smiled I smiled and that exact thought popped be I n my thoughts!!!
Aww, thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me! Your kind words mean a lot, thank you ❤️😊
@@PelvicEmpowerment your welcome, I was watching ur videos for my 6yr old son who suffers tremendously from constipation gas ND bloating... N sometimes he holds his poop bc it hurts him to go...so instead of chemical remedies I have beenooki. For more natural efficient ways of helping him!!!
I am so sorry to hear about your son! I love that you are searching for natural ways to help him - he so isn’t alone in this experience at all. There are actually pelvic physical therapists who specialize in treating children with pelvic dysfunction!
A good pediatric pelvic PT would be able to evaluate your son with you, and try and figure out through both a musculoskeletal lens and a lifestyle lens what is causing his constipation!
If pelvic PT sounds like something you’d be interested in and you live in the US, you can use this directory to find a specialist near you: pelvicrehab.com
Be sure, when you call the clinics, to be clear that your child is 6 and suffering from constipation/fear of bowel movements, as not all pelvic PTs treat children.
I really wish you two nothing but the best. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions along the way ❤️
Thank you for your wonderful videos. I have subscribed to share with my wife, who has leaky gut issues. She is watching and learning your techniques to help her manage her bloating, constipation…
Great video and I found it very effective, and as someone else commented, meditative. I use a weighted heated pack on my abdomen which I find helpful in producing results. I've been starting my day with this video for over a week and couldn't be happier. Grateful and laxative free!
Thank you so much for all that you do! Love your channel so much! Keep up the solid work!
Oh hey mister man ❤
Thank you Dr. I am an older guy who experience frequent constipation !
I’m so glad I found this video, IT WORKS !!!
I'm so glad you're feeling better 🧡
Great video! Thanks for sharing this. I loved your gentle approach and delivery of the message. And you got a great smile!!
You're so welcome, thank you so much for your kind words! They mean a lot to me 🤗
I can hear you all day. That voice has serenity and assurance. And peace. Stay blessed, Doc.
Thank you so, so much ❤️💕
I’m so glad I found you I’ve been having my first IBS attack flare up for the past hour and a half I’ve been screaming and crying in pain I’m 29 years old and I’ve never had this happen to me except one other time and it was very mild I don’t know how I came across your videos but I’m just glad I did I found all of your steps that I keep repeating them I’m just praying I get Some relief in the next half hour at least this is the most painful thing ever I really have to change my entire diet and lifestyle and just turn everything around if I don’t want this to happen again everything really stems from your diet no matter what this is a huge painful lesson but thank you again I really really do admire people like you it’s because of you but I’m getting relief now I wish that more people in the world would share the love that you do
Oh my goodness, I am so, so sorry to hear that you were suffering from such a painful attack! I’m really glad you found these techniques to be helpful - diet does seem to play a large role in managing IBS and preventing those attacks, you’re right! I fully intend on completing my IBS series once my husband and I return from our honeymoon (we’ll be back to the states end of March/beginning of April), where I will finish outlining how I’ve seen people successfully manage IBS through diet.
Until then, I did want to share a different technique with you in case you do have another attack. I’ve found that intestinal massage can be very soothing for some people during IBS attacks - I outline this technique, here: th-cam.com/video/JALxwIIPS0g/w-d-xo.html
Finally, thank you so much for the kind words. They really mean a lot to me ❤️
Wishing you only the best!
Thank you so much, I love yoga and don't like how often I'm constipated... lol.. so perfect, I'm definitely going to try this.
Thank you for your 3 yoga exercises.sure help me with conspitation.i am 91 years old.
You're so welcome, I am really glad they help you ❤️ wishing you the best!
Been suffering for the past 2 hours, not knowing what to do. Your video brought me some relief. Thank you!
I am so glad this was helpful for you ❤️
So grateful 2 U for ALL this info. U r helping so many people w/these Vids! Again a big THANX!!!!!
Aww, thank you for the kind words and you are SO welcome ❤️
Omg these poses worked. I have chronic IBSC & I will do this every morning
I'm so sorry to learn about your chronic IBSC, but I'm so happy these poses are helpful for you ❤️ I hope you're able to figure out a routine/diet that supports your unique GI system and minimizes your symptoms. Wishing you the best 🤗
It's looking relaxing even by watching it... Surely it will be helpful
I hope it is helpful for you ❤️
Awesome doctor with amazing videos!
Thank you for this! I've not got constipation, but a massive cramp/ stitch in my lower abdomen and this has helped so much
Aww, I'm so glad you're feeling better ❤️
You seem like a really cool person and your voice and way of saying things is very soothing and reassuring. I will definitely try these!
Aww, thank you so much! I hope the moves end up helping you ♥️
Thank you for talking about this.😊
Thank you these are great!
Thank you so very very much. This is really great. I watched all your videos , my constipation healed .
Blessings to you and your family. 🙏😊
Aww, thank you so much! I'm so glad that my content has been helpful and that your constipation has resolved 🧡 it's an honor to be a positive part of your healing 😊
I've commented here before, but just wanted to leave another one to say THANK YOU.
I do at least 3 of these now, every time things are a bit backed up, and within an hour or two of doing so, I'm making a trip to the bathroom. Very simple, but effective, way to get things moving.
My heart 🤗 thank you so much for taking the time to comment again, your kind words means the world to me and I'm SO glad that these simple moves keep you regular, that's awesome 🧡
Happy holidays if you celebrate!
Great video and effective techniques. They helped a lot .
Yay! So glad it helped you ❤️ wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time!
Excellent descriptions and very much information, more than my Dr. Thank you can’t wait to get started. Love your videos!
So glad the information was helpful to you -- and thank you for the kind words about my videos! This channel is a passion project, so the gentle encouragement really means a lot to me ❤
Your explanation is helping me understand what's happening and how is it happening inside the abdomen. That's a big difference between other videos and yours. Thank you.
I'm so glad that it's helping you understand your body better! That's my intention in all of the videos I create - I really think understanding, especially a "taboo" area of the body, can be so powerful/make things less scary! Thank you for taking the time to write this comment 🧡
You radiate kindness and you have such positive energy love this video I have acid reflux and an ulcer so I always got issues going on this video was very helpful!! 🥰 you got a beautiful smile too!
Ouch, my heart ❤️ thank you so much for your kind words, they really mean a lot to me. And I’m so glad this video brought you some relief!! Hope you are healthy and safe during this uncertain time 😊
I’m excited to try this moves
I hope they bring you some relief 💛
I just want to say. Thank you thabk you thank you. Constipation is painful. Youe yoga routines especially the last routine helped a lot. That along with tea and orange juice really helps.
oh niiiice! I'm so going to try this! Thanks!!
Yayyy! ❤
You’re making a difference! You Are awesome -simplifying the intestines like no other professional has. Your happiness is showing :)
Can't tell you how much the kind words mean to me! Thank you so much, and glad it was a helpful video ❤
This is fantastic for when you have a sore tummy
Yay, so happy that it was helpful for you ❤
Fixed me right up! Thanks..
You're so welcome 🤗
This helped me so much!! I was on medication & bed rest & I swear I couldn't poop, until I tried your videos! Wow!
I'm so happy that my content has been helpful for you, and bed rest?! Aww man, I hope that you're feeling better and continuing to heal! Wishing you the best 🤗
Just do an enema.
Thank you for helping. I have IC, myofasial pelvis, and a damaged tailbone.
Thank You!
Thank you very much. You are precious.
You're so welcome ❤️
Thank you doctor .It was helpful
You're so welcome 💛
Thanks!!😊
Thank you
Great job
I just found you. First, your beautiful smile and voice are so inviting. Second, thanks so much for posting 😍
Aww, my heart ❤️ thank you so much for your kind words, and I hope that you're feeling better!
Thank you again.
You're so welcome ❤️
I will give it a try
New sub...Great advice !!! Blessings!
Aww, thank you so much for subscribing and for the kind words! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it ❤
This is really great. I love your happy positive demeanor. Thanks
I’m so glad it was helpful for you, and thank you so much 🤗
Thank you💖
You are so welcome 💛
Great JOB
Thank you, I hope you got some relief 💕
Omg thank you so much i didnt think this would work and omg it did
Aliya Louis Yay! I am so happy to hear it 💕
Aliya Louis How many days are you Were you constipated?
Hi Dr. Tori...
You are amazing! Just listening to you eased my pblm of constipation & bloating. Wl definitely do your exercises though. Tku for the relieving lessons you deliver. Love fm Dubai!!
Ouch, my heart! Thank you so, so much for your kind words 💛 Sending you lots of love back 🤗
@@PelvicEmpowerment Thank you!
you're an angel 😔
Aww, so glad you're feeling better 💛
HELLO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YR VIDEO. I SUFFER FROM CONSTIPATION,HIATAL HERNIA& ETC.I HAD NO IDEA THAT YOGA MOVES COULD HELP.I ALSO CHECKED OUT YR OTHER VIDEOS AS WELL.ITS GODSEND....IM DEF GOING TO SUBSCRIBE👍.....😊
You are so welcome, thank you so, so much for watching and subscribing! That means so much to me! Let me know if you have any video requests or questions, and I wish you only the best 💕
I used a heating pack and it really works!!! So u should use it too!!!
Yay! So happy it worked for you ❤️
Thank you lady
You're so welcome 🤗
Ty so much 👑
You're so welcome ♥️
Thank you Dr. Iam an older man and experience frequent constipation !
I hope that you find these techniques helpful 💕
Great vedio👍🏿🙋🏿♀️
So happy it's helpful for you 💛
THANK YOU TORIE/TORI THX FOR YOUR GREAT MOVES no honestly thank you so much
Tori 😊 and you’re so welcome! I’m really glad they’re helpful for you ❤️
@@PelvicEmpowerment no problem!
Hi! I hope these actions will help my pregnant Daugher who is in her first trimester!
Thanks for the video!
Constipation is such a pain in the butt.
Nathan Christopher did it work for you ?
It is SUCH a pain in the butt! And you're so welcome, I hope you get to feeling better soon 💕
Thanks a lot....the yoga position which u shared are the most effective one. Especially the last 2. They help in breaking the constipation. I am currently going through this I will include all the yoga position in my schedule.
I'm so glad these positions were helpful for you! I hope you're feeling better ♥️
@@PelvicEmpowerment yes they are very effective. The last one is the best. I do it early in the morning after waking up. I drink a liter of water and sit in squatting position and with in a sec I will get the sensation to empty the bowel.
Thank you! Would you recommend anything different for IBS-C?
You're welcome ❤
Have you read much about IBS and its potential relationship to the gastrocolic reflex? I work with a lot of humans who have IBS, whether its -C, -D, or both, and we sometimes find good relief and success working through the lens of an "overactive" or "under-active" gastrocolic reflex and being mindful of soluble vs. insoluble fiber intake.
If you haven't heard of this perceptive, I recommend reading more at this website: www.helpforibs.com/footer/gastrocolic.asp
It's an amazing resource if you haven't found it, yet!
Otherwise, it depends on your background with IBS-C! I usually recommend:
1. Intestinal massage in the morning, before bed, or after meals: th-cam.com/video/JALxwIIPS0g/w-d-xo.html
2. Sitting properly on the toilet for BMs: th-cam.com/video/5egK-7jrEHM/w-d-xo.html
3. Movement after meals! Even if it is just a 2-3 minute walk or small jog
4. Not aiming for a specific number of BMs/week, instead aiming for the "ideal bowel habit" guidelines, whatever frequency that looks like:
* The ability to defer the urge to poop at least 1 hour without abdominal or rectal pain as a result of deferring that urge
* Complete voluntary control over gas and normally formed stool, not diarrhea (a.k.a. no leaking gas or poop!)
* Prompt initiation of a bowel movement once sitting on the toilet
* Smooth, steady passage of stool over 1-2 minutes or less without pain, bleeding, or prolapse
* Sensation of complete rectal emptying upon leaving the toilet
* No rectal or perianal skin symptoms between bowel movements
* No abdominal pain or bloating between bowel movements
Wishing you the best!
Here's what helped me after being constipated for four days..half tin prunes at lunch time then half tin of apricots in the evening. A small handful of dried sultanas because dried fruit contains more fibre. Dried apricots are the best if you can get those. Also I drank seven half pint glasses of water. I did this for two days. On the second day I found this video so tried the exercises. By the morning I went to the loo well. You're welcome!
Yay! So glad you're feeling better, and thank you for sharing the routine that worked for you 💛
I do number 3 when I don’t have a happy tummy. I’m glad it’s dr approved. TY
I am so glad #3 helps you!
Thank u sister
You are so welcome ❤
Great information! Very informative. Really enjoy watching your videos. I do have a chronic fissure. I tried several medications and it is not healing. looking into surgery. How is the recovery process and what you I need to do to prevent anal fissure from coming back. Thank you
I haven't had a bowel movement in 4 days. Surprisingly I'm not in any pain or discomfort! But I'm worried this still can't be a good thing so hopefully, this helps me go!!
I usually abide by "the rule of 3," where any frequency between 3x/day or 1x/3 days is normal 😊
That would put you just outside of "normal" (unless, of course, that is super far from YOUR normal!).
Either way, I hope these moves or a different technique helped you find some relief 💛 Wishing you the best!
Pelvic Empowerment I’ve been doing these moves and it works! Thanks so much 🙂
That made me cry a lot everyday 💔😭.. I am 18 years old and I suffer from constipation, My life has become a torture because of it I cannot eat or behave naturally even while I sleep that makes me suffocate .. All of that happened because I took a psychiatric medication, plsss doctor help me to get rid From it forever
I am so, so sorry to hear of your struggle with constipation resulting from psychiatric medication. I know very personally how overwhelming pelvic issues can be, and I hate hearing that you feel this is taking up so much space your life.
Constipation and GI issues in general are very individual in nature. Everyone's gut is different, which means everyone's constipation is different. I cannot offer you individualized medical advice, but I am confident that your body is capable of healing. I highly recommend seeking out a healthcare professional who you trust that can evaluate your properly, and guide you with interventions that are tailored to your unique presentation. Remember that healthcare is a SERVICE industry! If you don't have a good feeling about your provider, shop around, trust your instincts, and don't feel bad if you don't feel you and a certain provider are "compatible."
Don't be scared to do your research! Knowledge helps so much with fear. Learn all you can about that psychiatric medication. What is its mechanism of action? Why would it cause constipation? How can you change your lifestyle habits to specifically heal that cause? How have others who have had a similar experience healed? Collect as much information as you can and know that your opinion about how best to heal yourself is important, too!
I wish I could be more helpful. Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time 💛
Hey Forever Feminism...ask your doctor to prescribe you Amitiza capsules (generic name is Lubiprostone). It helps alleviate constipation caused by medications for other issues. ( I know, it sounds odd to fight your problem that was caused by medicine with more medicine, but if the awesome methods in this great video aren't helping, then maybe try it. I was in a similar situation as you, and Amitiza helped me, where other herbal and natural remedies could not.)
femen femen been dealing with the same after taking antiboitics.. plus I’m a drinker so it just makes it worse
Success! And I didn't even make it through the video. Thank you.
Awesome 🧡 you're so welcome! Glad you're feeling better.
Thank you very much for these tips. I tried and saw immediate relief! Can you please guide what's the best time to do this during the day? Also would it be a good idea to do this first thing in the morning?
So glad you got some relief with these techniques! As far as the best time to perform these techniques -- that varies person to person! I highly recommend trial and error to figure out the best times for you. I've seen some patients implement them directly after meals, others first thing in the morning, others right before bed, and still others only when they're having symptoms.
Wishing you only the best ❤️
@@PelvicEmpowerment thanks much. I will try different times, glad to see your reply. Looking forward to learning from your other videos as well. Have a nice day!
"HI!"
What a cutie.
I'm glad you have another video that will hopefully prevent me from using alternative measures help relieve some of this gastritis related bloating, like considering a self installed gastrotomy tube with a pressure valve.
I've also considered using a large body roller and rolling across it on my stomach while having someone sit on my back to try and seqeeze myself like a toothpaste tube.
Im kidding. Kind of.
Going to give these a shot when I get home.
Aww man, I love the imagery but I hate that you're in that much pain! I so hope these techniques are helpful to you!
You’re awesome 👍🏼
Thank you ❤ you're awesome!
I just found your channel! This was the second video I watched. So much great content and information in the first video that I automatically subscribed and shared to FB! Thank you! PS. I ❤️❤️ your socks! #Happy
Aww, I can't tell you how much I appreciate those kinds words. This is a passion project for me, so you subscribing and sharing to FB is the gentle encouragement I so appreciate.
I am so happy my content is helpful, and I am so happy you saw my socks ❤
I’ve been having so much gut troubles. Your videos are truly helping me feel there is hope and (since it’s your focus) I’m not alone! Please keep them up!
@@sawcheryl You are 100% not alone! I treat gut troubles (specifically bowel troubles) every day!
Spinal compression fractures prevent me from doing half of those. Do you have suggestions for those of us with serious osteoporosis? Thank you.
Done surgery also but again started fissure,Mam your videos are very helpful for me 🙏started watching all ur videos
Please tell me at what time will do yoga that before bowl move ment or when🙏🙏
Thank You so much for this video!!!
Do you have any suggestions for people with a rectocele?
You're welcome, thank you for watching! I can't give personalized medical advice, but generally speaking -- one of the best things you can do with conservative management when it comes to rectocele or any other form of pelvic organ prolapse is pressure management! Making sure you are exhaling (not breath-holding!) when you exert/not straining on the toilet/well supported when you exercise, etc.
If you haven't seen a pelvic physical therapist, you might benefit from pelvic PT! A pelvic PT can teach you a lot of helpful lifestyle techniques as well as potentially help improve the symptoms of your rectocele with proper pelvic floor exercises tailored to your goals and lifestyle!
If you live in the US, you can use this directory to find a therapist near you: pelvicrehab.com
Wishing you only the best ❤
Thank You ! I am in the US! I will take a look 😁
@@hafarb You are so welcome!
Thanks for the video God bless you.
u are onedertu Cordelia you’re so welcome!
I have did all this And medicine
Thank u so much mam...🥰🥰love from JMU Kashmir
You're so welcome, sending love back to you 💛
I am so glad that I found you and have watched a bunch of your videos in the past couple days. I struggle from colonic inertia and wanted to explain what happens to me in hopes that you might have some ideas. I really appreciate your knowledge and cheerful demeanor. It helped get me through a frustrating day yesterday. Every morning, I wakeup full of liquidy stool that takes 3-4 hours to get out. I take Linzess at 1 a.m. as it takes a few hours to work, and taking it in the morning is not an option for me as I need to start working. I also take herbal laxatives at night. Without these, stool does not move through me. During the 3-4 hour process, I use about 20-30 glycerine suppositories as it seems I need something in my rectum to signal it to release stool. I also use 2 stimulant bisacodyl suppositories during this process. I also find that I release stool much easier if I squat on top of my toilet bowl. This is really not ideal, but it works. It isn't until I get all of the stool out that I feel decent enough to start the day. Oddly, my right arm, neck and shoulder crack and have soreness until I can evacuate the stool. I have started doing the exercises in your video as well as taking the prune/apple juice/oat bran mix. I am wondering if you might be able to suggest anything else. I'd really appreciate it!
Hi Nicole! First of all, I am so, so sorry to learn about your struggles with your bowel health. I know it isn't the same, but having navigated my own chronic pelvic health issues, I know how challenging healing can be -- and I know how dark those "frustrating" days sometimes are. I'm confident you're an incredibly strong person, I'm so happy you're still here, and I hope you find time to celebrate all you've survived!
Second of all, I'm honored that you're reaching out to me for help; however, I cannot give individualized medical advice. I can only share general information and resources.
That being said, have you ever heard of pelvic physical therapy? I think a pelvic physical therapy who is comfortable using "balloon training," or "manometry" could be incredibly helpful for you! Not all pelvic PTs are well versed in bowel health, so finding one who is and who knows how to, at the very least, test your rectal tissue health with a balloon could be a super helpful starting point.
Given what you've shared with me, you want a provider who can help you wean off of the stimulant laxatives, jump start peristalsis, and retrain your rectal tissue sensitivity if you need it. Essentially, the rectum and the brain communicate via stretch, and there are established normal volumes that fill the rectum before the brain recognizes that something is there, has its first urge to defecate, and then reaches max capacity. Sometimes, when someone has a history of constipation and stimulant (herbal) laxative dependence, those volumes are higher than the norm, and it takes much more to fill the rectum before the brain registers it needs to defecate! This can be retrained!!
You can learn more about this aspect of rectal tissue health by watching this video, if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/VJp3ospXb4A/w-d-xo.html
Anyway, I really think working with a pelvic PT who has experiencing treating bowel dysfunction, who can assess your rectal tissue volumes and compare them to the norms, retrain your rectal tissue if you need it, work with you on natural peristalsis stimulation, help you wean off of the stimulant laxatives, and further assess your lifestyle/diet/body and apply any other tailored interventions would be a wonderful next step!
If you live in the US, you can use this directory to find a provider near you: pelvicrehab.com
If you choose to go that route, be specific when speaking to the front desk! Tell them you need a provider who knows bowel dysfunction, not all pelvic PTs will have the specialized training I think could really benefit you.
Finally, know that bodies are capable of IMMENSE healing. I've seen people heal from seemingly hopeless conditions, and I don't think your body is an exception. You deserve to feel peace both in your body and your mind.
I wish I could be more helpful! I wish you the absolute best in your healing, and I hope this helps bring you one step closer to peace ♥️
@@PelvicEmpowerment Thank you so much for this kind and helpful reply. I have seen 2 pelvic floor PTs, and it didn't help. I should try again though. Thank you for that push and the notes on what specifically to look for. I'll do some research this week. I am doing your pelvic floor exercise video now as I imagine those exercises might help a bit. I'm not sure if I mentioned this in the initial comment, but I find that squatting on top of my toilet (with my feet on the toilet) helps a ton with release of stool. I am now trying to find a set up that allows me to do that a little more safely and comfortably. If you have any ideas there, I'd love to hear them.
I have found so many of your videos to be helpful. Thank you so much for everything you are doing. It's really appreciated.
@@nicolegraziano8141 I'm so sorry to learn that you've not had much help from two other pelvic providers -- pelvic health is a speciality within PT, but you can further specialize within the specialty. Some pelvic providers are really well versed in bladder health, but don't know a lot about treating bowel dysfunction. Others are really good at bowel dysfunction, but not so good at sexual dysfunction. We try to produce well rounded practitioners, but there are always limitations, if that makes sense.
Finding someone who really knows their bowel stuff, knows about anorectal manometry, and is comfortable assessing you structurally might be helpful. Squatting like you described being so helpful could have a lot do with your pelvic floor muscles, but it could also have a lot to do with the actual structure of your rectum, if that makes sense. Your organs move in your pelvis, and if someone needs a specific position to defecate (or urinate, for that matter) successfully, sometimes that means muscle involvement (the pelvic floor has trouble relaxing), and sometimes that means structural involvement. It would be helpful to have a provider who can appreciate your structural anatomy and your musculature, if that makes sense. Experience and special interest in bowel health -- anyone who is comfortable with manometry likely has a special interest in bowel health, if that's helpful!
Finding the right provider can be an undertaking in and of itself. Don't give up, and trust your intuition! Healthcare is a service industry, and just like you can shop around in other service industries, know that you can shop around for the right provider!
@@PelvicEmpowerment Thank you for the guidance. I need to keep trying to find someone who can help me. I live in rural Vermont, so the options are pretty limited. I always ask questions of practitioners before making my first appt. and feel like the always say they can help, but once we meet, they often seem perplexed by my condition. I appreciate you writing to me. I'll continue to watch your videos and do the exercises in them :-)
@@nicolegraziano8141 I'm happy to help 🧡and I totally hear that. Unfortunately, you may need to consider looking into more urban areas close to you. There tend to be more progressive/up-to-date providers in more urban areas 😔
I hope the videos end up helping you, and I hope you find a good provider and your healing soon 🤗
Plain walking is the best
What do you suggest when pregnant? Can this be done safely while pregnant? Thanks x
Thank you so much for video, is this movements could be helpful for outlet constipation when everything moving well but can not get out , very hopeful for your advice 🙏🏻
Hi! These movements may help with outlet constipation, but I think pelvic floor relaxation may be more helpful than these movements (these help get the intestines moving the most!).
I have a different video up going through some pelvic floor relaxation techniques, here: th-cam.com/video/JTcagOGZsLI/w-d-xo.html
I hope the pelvic floor relaxation helps you! Wishing you only the best❤️
Hi, I found your video berry useful, however I am 72 yrs old and would find the squat position quite difficult, could yo suggest how I can exercise for that as I ave suffered with constipation for about 2 yrs and constantly have to take medication to help, thank you 😊
Thank u
You're so welcome, I hope that you're feeling better 🧡
I am Muslim,and want to thank you for your information. Who ever doesn’t thank people doesn’t thank God.That was absolutely fantastic.Can you please give information on food.
You’re so sweet, and you’re so welcome! I’m really glad it was helpful for you ❤️ food can be really tricky, because everyone’s GI system is so different. The classic recommendations are increased fiber and water intake, but some people will respond to these with bloat/discomfort. It’s hard to give generalized information on food, unfortunately. I wish I could be more helpful!
Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time ❤️
Pelvic Empowerment Thank you very much for your help. Do you know what causes bloating? I’m not sure how to prevent it. I exercise, eat healthily and drink 2 litres of water everyday. What else can I do?
I love that you are eating healthy, staying hydrated, and exercising regularly -- that is wonderful! Bloating is another tricky symptom that can be caused by a number of things. I wish I could tell you exactly what causes it, but it really depends on the person. When trying to figure out what could be the cause of your specific bloating, I've found that symptom diaries can be really helpful! Tracking what and when you eat/drink, and then when you have bloating/how long it lasts/how intense it is, may help you connect some dots and see some patterns that you may not have seen before!
I am so incredibly constipated! Also very bloated. I’m taking several family members to the beach in less than 48 hours and I’ve tried everything! An enema finally worked today but I hadn’t had a bowel movement in three weeks! So...I KNOW there’s more in there.
Before the enema I had drank an entire bottle of magnesium citrate, 6 tablespoons of castor oil and many many laxatives and stool softeners over the last few days. Nothing really worked except the enema. It has been 24 hours since the first castor oil tbs and 11 hours since the magnesium citrate. I’m going to try these you’re showing us. I hope this helps with at least the stuck gas.
I am so sorry to hear that you've been so constipated and bloated! I hope you've since started feeling better, and I hope these yoga positions have at least helped with some of your trapped air.
Wishing you relief, a great family beach day, and nothing but the best 💛
Pelvic Empowerment They actually really do help! I’ve done them two nights now and once today at the pool here at our condo when no one was around lol! Thank you!
It was late last night when I replied. Just wanted to clarify, at the pool, I only pressed on my stomach. I didn’t do all the bending over and stuff. 😂
I hope this helps my 6yr old she has been in pain for the past 5 days
I think that you are beautiful and have a love-able personality. I find your content useful and instructive.
I have a friend who has a dropped uterus. Do you have any useful exercises or advice for her?
Thank you so much for the kind words both about me and my channel - can't tell you how much I appreciate it ❤
As far as your friend -- for a dropped uterus, or a prolapse, I would recommend a few things:
1. The organs in the pelvic bowl are held up by two things: the pelvic floor and the ligaments. Imagine a boat, docked, floating on water. If the boat is an organ, the pelvic floor is like the water, and the rope tying the boat to the dock is like the ligaments. I'd recommend your friend see a pelvic physical therapist so she can get her pelvic floor assessed, and then likely strengthen the pelvic floor for better support of the uterus. If your friend lives in the US, she can use this directory to find a pelvic PT in her area: pelvicrehab.com
2. The other tool that could be useful to better support the ligaments is a pessary. That would be something for her to discuss more with her pelvic PT or her GYN, but here are some educational videos all about pessaries/how they work: www.acog.org/patients/patient-education-videos/pelvic-organ-prolapse
Wishing her the best!
Thank you so much for great video! Cause of my constipation PFD or dyssynergi constipation, can you give some advice for this issue?
You're so welcome! It sounds like you were diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction/paradoxical puborectalis contraction/dyssynergia -- did you undergo anorectal manometry to come to this diagnosis?
Pelvic Empowerment yes, I did, plus my inner spinhcter in spasm what makes situation very difficult
@@innakhesin3282 Okay, I highly suggest seeing a pelvic physical therapist. Dyssynergia can be a tricky diagnosis -- it essentially means the pelvic floor muscle that should relax when someone is trying to bear down (or push out) poop is contracting instead.
I have seen many patients in clinic who have been given this diagnosis, but that's actually not what's going on. You can imagine that trying to defecate in front of a physician/other health care providers can be stressful, as is having a balloon in the rectum. Sometimes the person taking the anorectal manometry test clenches up/contracts because of the discomfort of the test, unclear verbal instruction, or the very nature of being watched while trying to defecate.
Other times, when dyssynergia is truly the culprit, pelvic PT can be incredibly effective!
If you live in the US, you can use this directory to find a pelvic PT near you: pelvicrehab.com
Let me know if you have other questions, I wish I could be more helpful!
Wishing you the best!
Pelvic Empowerment I can say you are very knowledgeable, and I saw and seeing PF therapist, but my frustration is so big, feels the more I trying the worse feeling, but thank you so much for your response, it’s mean a lot to me🙏🏻
@@innakhesin3282 I am so sorry to hear that you're feeling frustrated. Bowel dysfunction can be really tricky, and let me say if this round of pelvic PT doesn't help like you want it to, don't give up.
I have been the therapist who can't help someone, and I've been the therapist who can help someone after a different therapist couldn't.
It's an honor to be helpful. I can't give individualized medical advice, but if you have other questions I'll to my best to answer 💕
Does this help constipation. Please demonstrate some.
Can you please do something on nausea? I suffer from crippling chronic nausea, usually from constipation. I feel like I have tried everything but I still often find myself too nauseous to drive or even walk sometimes. I am working on that constipation, your videos are very helpful.
I’m so sorry to learn about your issues with nausea, and I really appreciate your request. Upper GI stuff isn’t in my scope of practice, so it’s not something I know as much about. That being said, I’ll write down your request and maybe I can make an informative video of sorts-I’d be learning, too!
I’m really glad my videos have been helpful for you. Don’t ever give up on your ability to heal, you deserve to feel peace in your body ❤️
@@PelvicEmpowerment 🥰
great video! quick question - for long term bowel and digestive health - do you want your feet splayed or facing forwards in the deep squat?
Hi! Are you asking about the position of your feet in this yoga pose, or the position of your feet when you are defecating and trying to mimic a squat? I ask because my answers are a little different depending ❤️
Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time 🤗
@@PelvicEmpowerment Hi! :) Is it ok if I'm interested in your answers to both? Full disclosure I'm a very experienced yoga teacher and have an existing opinion but that doesn't mean that my interest in your answer isn't genuine. x
What fun! Please share your thoughts I’d love to learn!
For the yoga position, I just want to encourage open hips/pelvic floor relaxation, so foot position would ideally be lateral rotation but since it’s limited by flexibility I’m less concerned as long as they’re belly breathing and they’re hips are externally rotated/abducted.
On the toilet, however, since flexibility shouldn’t be as much of a limiting factor, I want someone’s feet to match the squatty potty prompts if they can swing it!
What about you??
@@PelvicEmpowerment It may be a function of the people with whom I tend to work but I'm often dealing with people that I need to encourage to relearn habits of engaging external muscle groups in order to excuse the pelvic floor and lower back in order to excuse the lower abdominals therefore I encourage them to keep the feet facing forwards and relax the pelvic floor only when they can descend and keep their balance. In yoga therapy terms this is managing apana and balancing the front of the back of the body. This also has some psychosomatic implications that seem to be relevant to bowel movement, and impacts on parasympathetic/sympathetic equilibrium which is also relevant, but I'm already trying to fit too much into the wrong kind of format for this discussion ;)
Shankar V I love learning about other perspectives, especially through the Eastern lens! Thank you for sharing ❤️