Holistic Pelvic Physical Therapy for Pediatric Fecal Incontinence
Empower Your Child’s Digestive Wellness!
Does your child struggle to make it to the bathroom without having an accident? Have you noticed tell-tale stains in their underwear? While fecal incontinence is an often embarrassing matter, it’s also fairly common. Furthermore, pelvic physical therapy at Vitality Women’s Physical Therapy can help resolve it!
Pediatric fecal incontinence refers to involuntary defecation in children who have already completed toilet training (usually four years or older). While it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition, the most common cause is constipation.
Be on the lookout for the following symptoms:
- Stool stains in your child’s underwear
- Your child strains to have a bowel movement
- Your child has frequent urination or complains that they can’t empty their bladder (a constipated stool will press on a child’s bladder, leading to discomfort or blockage)
- Your child complains of regular abdominal pain
Children can develop incontinence for all sorts of reasons. While occasional leakage is expected as a child grows, persistent issues can negatively affect their self-esteem and day-to-day activities. It’s especially important to resolve the issue before your child begins school.
At Vitality Women’s Physical Therapy, we offer pelvic physical therapy to help prevent constipation and incontinence issues in children. Schedule an appointment with us to learn more!
Pelvic Physical Therapy and Resolving Constipation in Children
Our team of physical therapists will work with you and your child to find a treatment solution that works! We’ll help your child understand the reasons for their incontinence so they don’t feel it’s their fault. We’ll also walk them through several simple exercises to improve their bowel function.
Some of the treatment approaches we might take include the following:
- Breathing exercises to help relax the pelvic floor
- Exercises to improve postural stability
- Exercises to strengthen the core, pelvic floor, and lower extremities, helping to improve the muscles needed for defecation
- Abdominal massage to encourage stool movement
- Education about dietary changes and other healthy bowel habits
While fecal incontinence might be embarrassing for your child, we’ll ensure they feel welcome in our clinic so they can get the most out of their pelvic physical therapy.
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It’s important to seek treatment if your child is struggling with persistent fecal incontinence. While the condition is not your child’s fault, leaving it untreated can cause severe distress at school or other social settings.
Vitality Women’s Physical Therapy’s compassionate, whole-body approach to care will ensure your child gets the treatment they need. Request an appointment to get started!
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