Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence, the inability to control bowel movements, can be an overwhelming and isolating condition. Whether it’s occasional leakage, urgency you can’t manage, or difficulty sensing the need to go, it can deeply affect your quality of life. Though it’s more common than people realize, many suffer in silence, unaware that help is available.
At Sparq Physical Therapy in Castle Rock, CO, we provide compassionate, one-on-one pelvic floor therapy designed to restore function and rebuild confidence. Our treatment approach is evidence-based, non-invasive, and tailored to your specific symptoms and goals.
Affected Area
Fecal incontinence typically involves dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles, particularly the external anal sphincter and puborectalis, which help maintain continence. Weakness, poor coordination, or nerve damage in this area can also affect the core, lower back, and hip stabilizers, all of which play a role in bowel control and pressure management.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include accidental leakage of stool or gas, sudden or urgent bowel movements that are hard to control, incomplete evacuation, or a loss of awareness of the need to have a bowel movement. Some may experience these issues only during exercise or specific activities, while others may face them more frequently.
Treatments
Pelvic floor physical therapy can dramatically improve bowel control by restoring strength, coordination, and sensory awareness in the pelvic region. At Sparq PT, your personalized treatment plan may include:
Pelvic floor muscle training to improve strength and endurance
Biofeedback to help retrain coordination and timing during bowel movements
Manual therapy to address tightness or tension interfering with function
Core and hip strengthening to support bowel pressure regulation
Education on toileting posture, diet, and bowel habits to reduce urgency and leakage
You deserve to live without fear or embarrassment. With the right care and support, continence is possible, and we’re here to help you get there.