Defecatory Dysfunction in Utah

Pelvic Floor Treatment for Chronic Constipation, Straining & Incomplete Bowel Movements

If you find yourself constantly straining, feeling like you can’t fully empty your bowels, or battling frequent constipation—even after trying diet changes or medications—you may be dealing with defecatory dysfunction.

At Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness, we help adults across Utah overcome defecation issues through safe, evidence-based pelvic floor physical therapy. No more guesswork. No more discomfort. Just results.

What Is Defecatory Dysfunction?

Defecatory dysfunction refers to difficulty passing stool due to impaired coordination or function of the pelvic floor muscles, rectum, or anal sphincter. It often goes misdiagnosed or ignored—yet it’s one of the most common causes of chronic constipation and incomplete evacuation.
Common Symptoms

• Chronic constipation
• Straining or pain during bowel movements
• A feeling of incomplete emptying
• Needing to manually assist with evacuation (splinting or pressing)
• Rectal pressure or heaviness
• Stool leakage or urgency after a bowel movement
• Abdominal bloating

What Causes It?

The problem is often neuromuscular, meaning the pelvic floor muscles and nerves aren’t working in sync with your bowel. Contributing factors may include:

• Pelvic floor dyssynergia (failure to relax the muscles during defecation)
• Overactive or tight pelvic floor muscles
• Nerve dysfunction or scar tissue near the rectum
• Trauma from childbirth, surgery, or injury
• Chronic straining or misuse of abdominal pressure
• Anxiety, stress, or trauma-based tension

These issues can’t be fixed with laxatives or fiber alone. That’s why physical therapy is so effective—it directly targets the underlying dysfunction.

Our Approach to Defecatory Dysfunction

At Reborn Pelvic Health, we offer compassionate, whole-body care that helps your pelvic floor work with your body—not against it.
Your treatment plan may include:

• Pelvic floor muscle training to relax or retrain movement
• Biofeedback therapy to teach proper coordination during bowel movements
• Manual therapy for abdominal, rectal, or scar tissue tension
• Education on bowel mechanics, posture, and breathwork
• Visceral mobilization to improve organ mobility and motility
• Nervous system regulation and trauma-informed support

We meet you where you are—no shame, no judgment—and help you move toward relief one step at a time.

Why Reborn Is Different

• Private, one-on-one sessions in a safe and respectful setting
• Experts in pelvic floor dysfunction across all genders
• Root-cause approach—not just surface-level symptom management
• Personalized plans that evolve with your progress
• Trusted throughout Utah by doctors and clients alike

You don’t need to live with discomfort or embarrassment. There is a path forward—and we’re here to guide you.

Get Relief. Restore Function. Reclaim Confidence.

Defecatory dysfunction is not just a digestive issue—it’s a pelvic floor issue. And it’s highly treatable with the right care.

Call Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness today at (801) 702-8475 or schedule a private consultation and start your journey toward smoother, more complete bowel movements—naturally.