Bloating

Find Relief from Bloating with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Bloating can be more than just an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach—it can disrupt your daily life, making it difficult to enjoy meals, stay active, or focus on everyday tasks. The pelvic floor plays a key role in supporting your digestive organs, and when these muscles aren’t functioning properly, they can contribute to bloating and other digestive issues. It’s important to note that bloating is the sensation of fullness and distention is the physical increase of the size of the abdomen. Both of which can be happening simultaneously or not.

At Beyond Basics, we offer pelvic floor physical therapy to help you address the root causes of bloating and distention to improve your overall comfort and well-being.

What Causes Bloating?

Bloating can be caused by a variety of factors, including pelvic floor dysfunction, diet, core function, posture, stress, trauma, and many other contributing factors. Common culprits include overeating, consuming carbonated drinks, or eating foods that are difficult to digest. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food intolerances, and constipation can also lead to bloating. When the pelvic floor muscles are too tight, weak, or not working together as they should, they can contribute to digestive issues, including bloating. This dysfunction can lead to improper support of the digestive system, making it difficult for the body to process food efficiently, resulting in gas and discomfort.

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Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Related to Bloating

Bloating related to pelvic floor dysfunction can present in various ways, impacting both your physical and mental well-being. Common symptoms include:

Persistent bloating, especially after eating
A feeling of fullness or pressure in the abdomen
Difficulty with bowel movements, including constipation
Abdominal pain or discomfort related to gas or impaired digestion
Straining during bowel movements
Diarrhea

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How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Helps with Bloating

At Beyond Basics, our pelvic floor physical therapy is tailored to address the specific needs that contribute to bloating. This specialized therapy can help you by:

Reducing Abdominal Pain and Discomfort: By relaxing tight pelvic floor muscles, we can alleviate the pressure and discomfort that often accompany bloating.
Improving Bowel Movements: Strengthening and coordinating your pelvic floor muscles can make bowel movements easier and more regular, reducing constipation and bloating.
Enhancing Digestive Function: Proper pelvic floor function supports better digestion and reduces the build-up of gas and bloating.
Promoting Relaxation and Comfort: Through relaxation techniques and pelvic floor muscle training, you can learn to manage the muscle tension that contributes to bloating.

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What to Expect During Your Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Sessions

During Your Initial Appointment

Your first visit will start with a detailed conversation about your symptoms and how they affect your daily life. We’ll perform a comprehensive assessment of your pelvic floor muscles to determine how they might be contributing to your bloating. This might involve a gentle physical examination to check for muscle tension, weakness, or other dysfunctions. Our goal during this session is to gather enough information to create a treatment plan that is customized to your specific needs. We’ll walk you through each step of the evaluation, explaining what we’re doing and why it matters. Our approach is gentle and respectful, ensuring that you feel comfortable throughout the process.

During Your Additional Appointments

In the following sessions, we’ll guide you through a series of exercises and techniques designed to improve the function of your pelvic floor muscles. These sessions might include a mix of hands-on manual therapy, targeted exercises, and relaxation techniques to help you manage your bloating. We’ll adjust your treatment as needed, focusing on gradually reducing your symptoms and improving your digestive health.

Each session is a building block towards better control over your pelvic floor muscles and relief from bloating. We’re here to help you feel more comfortable and confident in managing your symptoms, with a focus on long-term wellness.

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Beyond Basics: We Can Help

At Beyond Basics, we are committed to treating pelvic floor issues with sensitivity to each individual’s needs, regardless of sex, race, identity, age, or orientation – we treat the whole person with a comprehensive, caring biopsychosocial approach. Since 2003, Beyond Basics has been a place of hope and healing for our patients. We believe skilled and compassionate healing can restore your body’s harmony and balance. Founder, Amy Stein, and co-founder, Corey Hazama are renowned experts and leaders in pelvic floor PT. The skilled physical therapists at Beyond Basics receive extensive training to qualify them to be the world’s leaders in pelvic floor rehabilitation. All of our therapists have been carefully selected to work at Beyond Basics because they possess the right expertise, kindness, and empathy to allow them to excel at our practice. Our therapists have completed hundreds of additional hours outside of their doctorates both internally and externally through institutes such as Herman and Wallace and the American Physical Therapy Association, to help hone their practice and provide exceptional treatment efficiently and compassionately. In addition to being the world’s first and foremost experts in pelvic floor dysfunction, our individual therapists have cultivated additional skills unique to their own personal interests. Read more about each one of our therapists here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can pelvic floor dysfunction cause bloating?

Yes, pelvic floor dysfunction can contribute to bloating. When the muscles of the pelvic floor are tight or uncoordinated, they can affect digestion and bowel movements, leading to bloating and discomfort.

How can pelvic floor physical therapy help with bloating?

Pelvic floor physical therapy focuses on improving the function of the pelvic floor muscles and the surrounding structures, which support your digestive system. By addressing muscle tightness, weakness, and coordination, this therapy can help reduce bloating and improve your overall digestive health.

How can pelvic floor physical therapy help with chronic bloating?

Chronic bloating can result from various issues in the digestive system, including how your pelvic floor muscles interact with your digestive tract. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help by improving muscle function, reducing tension in the stomach muscles, and promoting better bowel movements. This therapy addresses underlying causes of bloating, helping to relieve bloating and reduce related symptoms like abdominal pain and discomfort.

How many sessions will I need to see results?

The number of sessions needed varies depending on your specific condition. Many people begin to notice improvements after a few sessions, with continued progress over time.

Is pelvic floor physical therapy safe?

Yes, pelvic floor physical therapy is a safe and effective treatment for managing bloating and other related symptoms. Your therapist will guide you through each step, ensuring you’re comfortable throughout the process.

What foods can cause abdominal bloating and gas?

Certain foods are more likely to cause abdominal bloating and gas. High fiber foods, dairy products, carbonated beverages, gluten, and processed foods are common culprits. These foods can lead to excess gas in the digestive tract, causing you to feel bloated. Keeping a food diary can help you identify which foods trigger your bloating symptoms and guide you in making dietary changes to relieve bloating.

Can stress or anxiety make bloating worse?

Yes, stress and anxiety can exacerbate bloating symptoms. When you’re stressed, you might swallow air or experience tension in your stomach muscles, leading to more gas and bloating. Pelvic floor physical therapy can include relaxation techniques that help reduce stress and improve the function of your digestive system, which could help relieve bloating.

Is bloating a sign of a more serious condition?

While bloating is often related to diet or minor digestive issues, persistent bloating can sometimes signal a more serious condition like celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or gastrointestinal disease. If you experience bloating along with other symptoms like bloody stools, weight loss, or severe abdominal pain, it’s important to seek medical advice to rule out any serious conditions.

What lifestyle changes can help reduce bloating?

Simple lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in managing bloating. Eating slowly, avoiding carbonated beverages, and limiting certain foods that cause gas-related complaints are good starting points. Additionally, eliminating stress and being mindful of not chewing gum excessively can reduce the amount of air you swallow, which might help prevent temporary bloating and excess gas.

How does the digestive system contribute to bloating?

When the digestive system is disrupted by contributing factors such as pelvic floor dysfunction, diet, core function, posture, stress, and trauma, it can impact how food is processed and absorbed into the body, which can lead to bloating.