Bowel Dysfunction & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Understanding Pelvic Floor–Related Bowel Dysfunction

Bowel challenges can be uncomfortable, frustrating, and sometimes isolating—but they don’t have to be. At Sonder Pelvic Therapy & Wellness, we specialize in helping individuals manage constipation, straining, incomplete emptying, and other pelvic floor–related bowel issues. Our approach is rooted in whole-body assessment, movement-based strategies, and evidence-informed care designed to restore comfort, control, and confidence.

The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in bowel elimination and when dysfunctional, can lead to symptoms such as:

• Constipation and/or straining

• Incomplete bowel emptying

• Abdominal discomfort or bloating

• Hemorrhoids and/or anal fissures

• Painful defecation

These symptoms are often tied to pelvic floor tension and/or poor pressure coordination. At Sonder, we look beyond the pelvis to understand how the entire system (core, diaphragm, and surrounding areas) influence bowel health.