Day: August 1, 2025

  • The PooPoo Ritual

    The PooPoo Ritual:

    Your Go-To Routine for Relieving Constipation

    Dr. Tanya Goodrich, PT, DPT – Founder of Healthy Pelvis Physical Therapy

    Constipation sucks—especially if you’re on GLP-1 meds like Ozempic or Wegovy. These powerful drugs are helping millions manage diabetes and weight loss, but they also slow gastric emptying, often leading to sluggish, uncomfortable bowels.

    As a pelvic physical therapist, I see this daily. So I created a simple, effective routine to help get things moving. We call it: The PooPoo Ritual.

    Why It Matters

    Constipation affects:

    • 16% of adults

    • 33% of adults over 60

    • Up to 30% of GLP-1 users


    Whether it’s from medication, diet, or lifestyle, constipation is common—and manageable.

    Two-Pronged Solution

    1. Stimulate Your Gut: Daily ritual to get digestion going

    2. Position Matters: How you sit affects how you poop

    Add in water, fiber (hello berries, leafy greens, and whole grains),
    and consistent movement, and you’re golden.

    The PooPoo Ritual: Step-by-Step

    1. Drink Something Warm
    Start your day with a hot beverage. Coffee? Even better—caffeine stimulates the colon.

    2. Use a Heat Pack
    Place a warm (not hot) pack over your abdomen for 5 minutes.
    This relaxes muscles and promotes movement.

    3. “I ❤️ You” Abdominal Massage

    • Start at your right hip → up to ribs

    • Across to left side → down to hip

    • Firm, deep strokes. Repeat 10x.

    4. Move Your Body

    • 20 high marches

    • 20 squats

    • 10 knee circles (on your back, knees together)

    Toilet Positioning Tips

    ✅ Use a stool (like a Squatty Potty) to elevate your knees.
    ✅ Lean forward slightly.
    ❌ Don’t strain or hold your breath.
    ✅ Breathe out slowly—like blowing out birthday candles.

    This relaxes your pelvic floor and makes pooping easier.

    Especially for GLP-1 Users

    GLP-1 meds slow your digestive tract—constipation is common, but treatable.
    The PooPoo Ritual helps counteract that slowdown, naturally.

    This relaxes your pelvic floor and makes pooping easier.

    Works for Everyone

    Whether or not you’re on GLP-1s, this method:

    • Stimulates your colon

    • Encourages proper abdominal and pelvic mechanics

    • Promotes easier, more regular bowel movements

    Final Thought

    Constipation shouldn’t be your norm. A few minutes each morning can make all the difference.
    Try the PooPoo Ritual. Make it part of your self-care. Your gut will thank you.

    P.S. It’s called a ritual for a reason—it works best when it becomes a habit.

     

    This relaxes your pelvic floor and makes pooping easier.