Pediatric constipation is more common than people would believe. Common contributions include:

• Poor diet

• Poor water intake

• Posture on the toilet

• Straining too hard

• Fear-avoidance due to bad experiences with bowel movements and toilets

• Neurologic contributions

• Other behavioral considerations

Pelvic health physical therapy can address these contributions through skilled education and use of external cues and feedback to improve pelvic floor muscle relaxation with bowel movements. Behavioral modification and education is an important part of progress for pediatric constipation.

Special note: All pediatric sessions must have a parent or guardian present.