What is splinting while you poop? Pelvic PT explains!

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Sometimes getting poop out can be really difficult and you need a little help. For women, there can be a simple, albeit kind of different, solution. This is called splinting.
In today’s video we are going to talk about what splinting even is, if it’s safe to do, and how to help you feel more empty with bowel movements.
Have you been to pelvic floor PT before? Any tips you would like to share? Comment down below!
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🕘Timestamps:
0:14 - Introduction
1:00 - Who should try this?
1:53 - Goal of splinting
2:12 - How to splint
3:49 - Extra tips
5:15 - Conclusion
🎵 Outro music: Walk
Musician: @iksonmusic
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@tamarapace3036 Год назад

Autoimmune conditions can cause issues in the signals from the brain. My bladder and rectum sphincter muscles do not receive signals to push or relax. My doctors have never discussed this with me. I had to learn on my own, out of desperation how to have a bowel moment. I have felt shame for 20 years. I told my doctors, at every appointment, what I had to do to poop. They NEVER told me this was actually a thing, a way to actually do it correctly. I didn't get to see a therapist. Just hearing this being talked about is surreal. Maybe I can finally kick shame to the curb. Thank you

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

@tamarapace3036 You made my day as much as I think I made yours ❤️ Shame is exactly the right word and although my job is a “physical” therapist, I really know at the core that the emotional piece matters more. My patients come to me with their most vulnerable selves so afraid that they are weird or totally alone with their problems, and wrong for any solutions they have made and tried. The current medical model is well intended but does fail with connecting the body with the mind. I hope this helps you find the courage you need to talk to a pelvic floor PT in your area (go to pelvicrehab.com) and learn some more tricks!

@KathrynFritze Год назад

Kick it hard. Lots of us have figured this technique out on our own.

@catherinecastle8576 Год назад

You are not alone! Thanks for sharing.

@sshms414 Год назад

Same I'm shocked at seeing this video I've been doing this for a few years now and didn't know it was a thing. I buy hibiscrub as a better hand wash for afterwards. I'm guessing my problem is caused by years of taking co codamol and iron medication. Being immobile and mostly bedbound and autoimmune illneses

@iamjackspyramidshapedhelmet 6 месяцев назад

Do you mind sharing which autoimmune condition u have?

@msmonet Год назад

Totally get it! Glad you are talking about this. Many women have rectal issues caused by childbirth. Thank you

@luannpatterson5888 Год назад

A PT person told me to cross my ankles & raise my legs off the floor to help facilitate a BM. Worked. If I get constipated this helps every time.

@countesscable Год назад

I’ve never been told this and I have a rectocele and a cysticele and gynaecological damage due to childbirth many years ago that tore my internal tissues badly and left me with multiple adhesions. I had to teach myself to wee again and was badly constipated and not able to get all my poop out. Thank you for this, I will definitely try this!

@catherinecastle8576 Год назад

Much gratitude to the good doctor for teaching about this. Magnesium oxide is also most helpful. You can start slow, add an extra pill daily (up to 6 or 7) until you're starting to experience loose stools, then begin to cut back until you figure out what's right for you. I now take just 1 a day, but, will take up to 3 if the day is a bit stressful. I had severe constipation for over 50 years, tried so many strategies, but didn't truly become 'normal' until I found out about Magnesium, especially Oxide.

@lisaswineheart6537 Год назад

I'm so glad I read this because on occasion I have been doing this not knowing if it was okay. Now I know it's perfectly fine to do and the explanation of why. Thank you.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

It’s so validating to know it’s safe to do and that you’re not alone!

@BullCricket75 Год назад

Wow! Fantastic, frank, and descriptive information. Thanks!

@ragevader7204 9 месяцев назад

Oh gosh, ok it's normal. I did it the first time and i had to search it up if it was safe or ok to do. This video came up, and wow thank you. ❤

@terryallen7356 Год назад

A couple of years ago I discovered if I pressed toilet paper hard (but not to where it's hurting) against my vagina it helped when I was constipated. What you said today is the closest explanation of why that may help.

@Zill7711 Год назад

Oh my god, I didn’t know this was normal. Since having two births I have needed to do this. Found it out on my own but no one talks about this. Thank you

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

No one does, you’re so right. This is why I chose to become a pelvic floor PT

@Zill7711 Год назад

@@WellnessInThePelvis thank you so much. You are wonderful, we need you. I’m in the uk. It’s so great you can help people across the world through RU-vid

@beautybyashhhx 7 месяцев назад

I figured it out on my own as well but it helped so much , unfortunately I’m a drug user and I can go as long as TWO weeks without pooping and while I finally would go it would be SO painful but this helps so much , I might get the femmez tool

@rozzellakolbegger9476 Год назад

Thank you SO much for this video. I don't know how it happened to come up in my feed but I'm so glad it did. I did this for years and felt so ashamed and thought there was something wrong with me and I was the only one doing it. Wow.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

I love a little intervention from the universe!

@christiedecker2724 Год назад

My mom had 8 children. She told me that sooner or later I would need to use my thumb to help me 'finish' my bowel movement. I didn't believe her until I had my children. I never knew what it was called but I've been doing this for many, many years. I had rectocele surgery, it was supposed to take care of the issue. It didn't. I still have to use this to finish completely emptying my bowels...Thank you for letting me know that it's OK. Blessings.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Christie I wonder that even though the rectocele was corrected that you might still have some soft tissue “laxity” in the perineum, right in front of the anus. That’s really common after babies and might affect how you can empty

@Brooklynn291 11 месяцев назад

Was your rectocele worse before the surgery and did the bulge go away ? I’m dealing with this and it’s rough

@cucamongaphilips Год назад

I use toilet paper as a bit of a pad because I did once get myself with my fingernail a little. But yeah, I was told to do this by a nurse some 20 years ago. It definitely works and has caused no harm.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

That is a great idea! I’m going to tell my patients that too

@natashacollier5248 Год назад

I read somewhere that doing this on a regular basis can be bad for the vaginal wall you are pressing on?

@cucamongaphilips Год назад

@@natashacollier5248 Really? I'll have to look into that. But I have been doing it for more than 20 years, and so far I've had no problems. Do you happen to remember where you read it so I can also learn?

@calamityjean1525 Год назад

This is interesting because I independently discovered a similar technique several years ago, but I use my index finger because it's longer and can reach higher up. I'm glad to learn that this is actually a safe and appropriate procedure.

@robinr5669 Год назад

This is so good to know. I have had to push against the perineum to accomplish this for years. Unfortunately, if you are obese it is really challenging.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Robin you should try the Femeeze! I bet it would help you reach

@gaylaaucoin9075 Год назад

I've been doing that myself it works. 😊

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Gayla woohoo! It’s always nice to have a good BM 💩 ❤️

@KathrynFritze Год назад

Been doing this for years! Birthed 4 kids over 8 1/2 pounds.

@truth431 Год назад

Well Ladies what can I say as I actually sat through the entire video only to find out that it was not to include us constipated men you no us all among the actual for real ones who so happen to realize we as men don't have a vagina !! well it is still very well put together and informative as no offence meant Ladies as I simply was throwing my thing out there for you all as I'm sure you all will see it very clear as well enough to understand !!! lol

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Sorry I couldn’t make it more clear that I fear this toward my female patients. You and many other men have been wondering how they could do something similar so I am hoping to learn more so I can teach you!

@UserName-vt8ly Год назад

she does mention this is for females in the first 2mins. i hope you find something that works for you though!!

@melissadelrinker Год назад

Maybe try pressing like, up and back on the perineum? I have to do that sometimes as well but I don’t know if that would hurt real bad for dudes.

@lynnstewart2326 Год назад

Wow. Had no idea that this was a thing. Saw the doc years ago and said I thought I had a void in the area that wouldn’t allow for stress free poops. She didn’t know why and we both dropped it due to embarrassment. I have been doing this technique (sort of) since. I feel better now. Thank you.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

I’m glad you were able to find some validation from this video and technique! It’s hard for us providers to let that shame and embarrassment go sometimes but it is essential for us to do our jobs well

@laidman2007 Год назад

Not weird, useful.

@HLTrds 5 месяцев назад

I have been doing this for a while without even knowing about this!!!

@hellovicki6779 Год назад

I have had one child 8 1/2 pound boy and labour was a breeze. 1 and 1/2 hours to fully dilate and pain not as bad as some of my period pain. My mother also had silent labour. The problem I did have was pushing baby out, I had a shoulder dystocia, delivered the head several times while it turtled. When I was warned about distress to baby I thought bugger that this baby is getting out then. One massive push he was out, I had 4th degree tear and 1200 ml hemorrhage. It took 45 minutes to stitch me up after waiting an hour because the registrar was not confidant to do the suturing. If not for the pelvic floor physio providing exercises and ultrasound I think I would have a lot of problems today. I am continent, and I think my pelvic floor is strong. I rode horses for years and I wondered if that is known for strengthening the pelvic floor? Many of the muscles used to seat the saddle felt similar to the pelvic floor exercises. Thanks for your video, all women should know this stuff.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Thank you for sharing your story. It is incredible on so many levels. I bet you are so grateful to have your pelvic health in good shape ❤️

@artmeinspired 9 месяцев назад

Just found out about my rectocele. Great info. I could figure out how to do it.

@wakandaforever4291 Год назад

Been doing this for years, and yep it works 😊

@mrs.g.9816 Год назад

Ooh, there _must_ be another way! 😝Maybe bio-feedback? Kegel exercises? A decades-long problem with a rectum that won't empty on its own is a real pain-in-the-butt. I think this is caused by all the stress of holding down a 9-5 job (with no privacy in the corporate latrine!), commuting, errands and appointments, caring for the family, and keeping the apartment clean.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

It’s definitely not a bad option when you have some pelvic floor dysfunction! Strengthening may help but sometimes anatomy relies on extra support

@mamathamudiraj3554 Год назад

We can do in pregnancy

@jed5726 Год назад

Squatty potty ladies! This puts your body into the natural position we biologically should be in to poop. I used to do the vag finger trick, but pelvic flood and core strengthening fixed that and my my fecal incontinence issues. Life changing.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Amen amen! I’ve got a video about this too

@padmae1971 Год назад

Squatty Potties rule! :)

@whats3219 Год назад

I've had trouble finishing a bowel movement my whole life, as long as I can remember. I thought I was just weird and had no idea that there are things that can help with it or that other people were similar.

@just4now141 Год назад

I splint.. after 4 babies because there is some vaginal wall issues after.. I didn't know there was a term for it!

@9372463 8 месяцев назад

I do not have rectocele but still have to splint. Why???

@robinr5669 Год назад

This sounds like a great way to get a terrible UTI. I did and ended up on 10 days of IV antibiotics.

@JagoffCitizen Год назад

Linseeds are a good laxative, with the bonus of raising the Omega 3 to 6 ratio.

@thenightstalkerslover Год назад

Does this help with fecal impaction?

@janetharrison6994 Год назад

I'm chronic constipated due to hubby making me hold it for hours or days due to caravaning n not allowed to use loo for no2

@katella Год назад

What?! Stop allowing your husband dictate when and where you poop. My god.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Jane this sounds awful for many reasons…if you need help finding a safe haven I can help find resources for you. If it’s not a dire situation, then it does sound like we need to find a better solution to your current environment to allow your body to do what it’s supposed to

@UserName-vt8ly Год назад

i dont know if your situation is by choice or not and that is none of my business, but if possible? ask at any local restaurants or large shopping centres, and in bad situations? get two plastic grocery bags. lay one flat, squat over it, do your business, fold it neatly over your deposit, and put that bag inside the clean one. dispose of at your nearest public bin. if your constipation is chronic you may need to take stool softeners for the first few. lube and baby wipes are your friends. if you can afford it? pet stores sell puppy pads that are super absorbant and theyve gotten me through extended periods of domestic abuse. good luck

@localwalker5696 Месяц назад

Leave your husband that's abuse

@clairesmith1902 Год назад

Thanks so much for this video. I have been splinting my perineum from the outside with limited success and my physio is encouraging me to do as you describe. My issue is that when I lean back on the toilet I feel that I have retained faeces there and so try to put pressure from behind too ? I have a rectocele so wonder if a have a weakness on the back wall of my rectum as well as the front. I use a stool to put my feet on when I have my bowels open to get in a good position and try to pay attention to my diet.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

I love that your physio gave a simile suggestion. We hope we can help. I think putting some pressure externally could be helpful too! Try placing a finger or two of the opposite hand at the very edge of the tailbone and push forward to give the back side of the rectum support. See what happens!

@clairesmith1902 Год назад

Thanks will keep trying to perfect technique

@zeeshandogar9406 Год назад

Squat. Eastern toilet style.

@tamarapace3036 Год назад

@@zeeshandogar9406 that would be nice if we all could be in this position. Squatting, requires muscle tone and balance, something that not everyone has. If only it was that easy to do a function that everyone else can do.

@KathrynFritze Год назад

Squatting potty or a yoga block to rest each foot on either side of commode.

@VickiMaheu Год назад

So I have a “friend” who can’t seem to get her rectum to relax and open. As a result, the only time she can poop easily is when the poop is slightly hard, it can then force it’s way out when she bears down(pushes). Otherwise she literally has to use a gloved finger inserted INTO the rectum to hold it open while she pushes the poop out. She has tried laxatives in the past but they are ineffective. Literally the softer the poop is the harder it is to pass. This has been going on for years and she is really getting tired of it.

@melissadelrinker Год назад

I have a “friend” who has had to go to those same lengths. It’s horrible. They also have Ehlers danlos syndrome among other chronic issues. It’s so difficult to live that way. I’m so sorry about your friend ❤️‍🩹

@debbielbhenley6965 Год назад

I wonder if she has severe adhesions. Or perhaps she had a tear during childbirth. Either way it sounds like she has figured out what she needs to do to complete her bowel movements. I wonder if she should see a specialist doctor that deals with both rectum and vaginal issues? I wish her well and am glad you are looking out for her.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

So interesting Vicki! I would have to hear more to know what’s going on. Might be worth talking to your doc or a pelvic floor PT even ❤️

@SobrietyandSolace 21 день назад

@@melissadelrinkerI have EDS and am in a similar boat but also very tight anus with piles so often can’t manage that method either

@kandacepatterson7965 Год назад

Qoah thought I was the only one. I just straighten my legs out and push down..but have use this method....stool softeners work.

@JennyZinaTavares 8 месяцев назад

Hi Becky, thank you so much for this video. My 90 year old Mom has a rectocele and she feels a bulge protruding from the lady parts. Will splinting help her push it back into place so she can eliminate completely? Because of her age surgery is not really being recommended because of the follow-up. Thank you again.

@beautybyashhhx 7 месяцев назад

Yes it helps ! It really works I figured it out on my own but I did research after I found out it was helping me so well

@NeverIn57 Год назад

so cool!

@TheyStoleMyHandleAgain Год назад

What about men? I have OIC quite a lot, and there ought to be something.

@OffGridMadMan Год назад

Very interesting but as a man, how can I do it?! I often have various problems going to the toilet, any ideas appreciated 👍👍👍

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Thanks for the comment! This technique is harder for men but definitely possible. You can push up into the skin behind your scrotum and then without letting your fingers slip, push backward toward the rectum and anus. There’s all sorts of other tricks to have a BM of course but try that out!

@OffGridMadMan Год назад

@@WellnessInThePelvis I will! Thanks for the reply 🙃

@sleepingwithmygun2618 Год назад

I'm pretty sure I have rectocele prolapse and I'm freaked out because when I poo, I can feel my poo bulging in my vagina. When Im finished, I can still feel some poo "pocketed" but I'm worried it wont come out and start backing up? Will it eventually come out on its own if I cant get it out? I made an appointment but I have to wait 5 days and they cant get me in sooner so Im worried. Thanks for the info

@localwalker5696 Месяц назад

I take stool softners and no longer have to do this

@jomack7923 Год назад

If you don't have a uterus(hysterectomy)does this still apply

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Of course! Worth a discussion but the uterus and vagina are two totally different things. You should still have complete access to your vaginal canal after a hysterectomy. You just don't have what attaches at the top of the vagina (uterus) so the docs make sure the vaginal canal is still well supported.

@jomack7923 Год назад

@@WellnessInThePelvis Thanks for responding, I was thinking about what role the uterus might have played in being able to evacuate the colon easily and now not having a uterus how difficult it seems to be able to evacuate the colon and maybe developing Rectocele. Just a thought

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

@@jomack7923 Great question! The good news is unless you already have a rectocele, having a hysterectomy poses a VERY small risk (less than 2/1000) chance of you getting one. Phew! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17766610/

@youllbeblessed Год назад

I had a hysterectomy and now I have a rectocele. And have to splint... Is there a cure?

@jodybogdanovich4333 Год назад

@@WellnessInThePelvis They usually remove the cervix too (eliminates risk of cervical cancer).

@9372463 29 дней назад

Doesn't work for me😢

@mamathamudiraj3554 Год назад

Can we do in pregnancy

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

Of course! Unless you have restrictions against vaginal penetration

@joniangelsrreal6262 Год назад

5:27

@susanbruce8974 Год назад

Someone needs to develop a low-rider toilet for those of us who prefer the squat.

@AndNowIWrite Год назад

I live in Europe and I've been surprised to see Western "toilets" and Eastern style ( pipe/hole" in the floor) options at several campsites.

@aallerton Год назад

What about men????

@appletree312 Год назад

Both don't sound good.

@sugarbugar5718 Год назад

WHAT ABOUT GUYS🤷‍♀️

@sljackiesmom Год назад

Sounds like an infection in the making.

@WellnessInThePelvis Год назад

With good hand hygiene or using the femmeze there really isn’t any risk!

@kathleenburns4850 Год назад

Buy gloves.

@KathrynFritze Год назад

Freshly washed hands and fingers are cleaner than many penises. Just saying.

@TheAdventuresofDrewandAmanda Год назад

What about just putting your finger up your butt and just pulling the poop out? Lol. I know it sounds crazy but I work with people who are in end of life and it’s a common practice when poop is impacted. It’s gross but you can wear gloves and are gonna wash your hands anyway so why not?

@KathrynFritze Год назад

Anal trauma. That’s why. If you have ever suffered with an anal fissure you’ll understand immediately. It’s like pooping shards of broken glass. The anal mucousa is very fragile. That’s why.