Improved Digestion and Regularity
One of the first benefits of elevating your knees is improved digestion. A clear, straightened colon allows for easier bowel movements, which means you’re less likely to experience the discomfort of constipation. Constipation isn’t just frustrating — it can also lead to more serious issues like bloating, abdominal pain, and even hemorrhoids. By improving the efficiency of your bowel movements, you’re also giving your entire digestive system a break, allowing it to work as it was meant to.
Constipation, according to medical professionals, often results from the Western toilet design, which forces us into a sitting posture. The seated position creates a bend or kink in the colon, slowing down the process. Elevating the knees eliminates that bend, allowing everything to flow naturally, just like the good ol’ days of human evolution.
Easier and More Complete Bowel Movements
We’ve all been there: that frustrating moment when you feel like you need to go, but no matter how hard you push, nothing’s happening. This leads to unnecessary straining, which can be harmful in the long run. But when your knees are raised, your body is in a more relaxed state. This means your abdominal muscles don’t have to work as hard, and you’re much more likely to experience a complete evacuation.
What does “complete evacuation” mean? It’s the sensation that you’ve totally emptied your bowels, with no lingering stool left behind. This is crucial because any leftover waste in your system can ferment, leading to discomfort, gas, and even further digestive issues down the line. By using a tool like The PoopSTICK to elevate your knees, you can help your body naturally get rid of all that waste, reducing the time spent on the toilet and improving your digestive health overall.
Hemorrhoid Prevention
Ah, hemorrhoids — those pesky, swollen blood vessels in the rectal area that cause discomfort, itching, and sometimes even bleeding. Hemorrhoids are often caused by straining too much during bowel movements, and sitting in a position that forces you to push only makes matters worse.
By elevating your knees, you’re allowing gravity and your colon’s natural design to do the work for you, minimizing the need to strain. This significantly reduces your chances of developing hemorrhoids or aggravating existing ones. In fact, one of the most common recommendations for people suffering from hemorrhoids is to change their pooping posture.
Enhanced Pelvic Floor Health
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the organs in your pelvis, including your bladder and intestines. These muscles also play a crucial role in controlling bowel movements. When you sit on a toilet with your hips at a 90-degree angle, the pelvic floor muscles can remain tense, making it harder to relax and “let go.”
However, when you elevate your knees, the pelvic floor muscles are able to relax more completely. This means less straining, smoother bowel movements, and a healthier pelvic floor overall. A strong and relaxed pelvic floor can also help prevent issues like fecal incontinence and support women who are recovering postpartum.