08/14/2025
Yes, constipation is common,
but that doesn’t make it normal.If you’ve already tried more fiber and magnesium and still feel stuck (literally), here are 5 things we actually address in therapy that make a difference:
💨 Breathing mechanics:
If your diaphragm isn’t moving well (especially after giving birth, a surgery or a trauma), your gut motility can slow down. We work on restoring functional breathing to get things moving again.
🧠 Nervous system regulation:
Chronic stress and dysregulation affect your vagus nerve, which plays a major role in digestion. We use tools like the Safe and Sound Protocol, the Rest and Restore Protocol, neurostimulation, heart rate variability biofeedback, and microcurrent to help shift your system out of survival mode.
⚡ Fascial tension and scar adhesions:
Old scars (from C-sections, laparoscopy, injury etc.) can bind down on the organs and limit mobility. Scar release therapy helps reduce these restrictions so your gut can move more freely.
🦠 Pelvic floor dysfunction:
Yes, pelvic floor issues can show up as constipation. If muscles are too tight or not coordinating properly, stool can be harder to pass. We teach coordination, lengthening, and optimal pushing mechanics (no straining!).
🎯 Lack of sensory feedback:
Sometimes the urge to go just… isn’t there.
Biofeedback can help retrain the body to recognize those cues again, without relying on laxatives.If you’ve been dealing with constipation that doesn’t respond to the usual advice—send us a message.
There’s likely a missing piece we can help with.