Weak pelvic floor muscles can cause improper bowel movements leading to constipation , increased frequency to urinate or severe pain while defecating.
Next Steps
Meanwhile to relieve low back and hip pain perform the following exercises:
1) Bridging- Lying on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, push your lower back into the ground, then push yourself up into a bridge position by squeezing your buttocks. Hold the position for ten seconds, rest, and repeat for 5 times.
2) Lying pelvic tilt- Lying on the floor, knees bent and feet flat. Push lower back into floor by contracting the abdominals and squeezing the buttocks. Hold this position for 10 seconds, repeat 5 times.
3) Quadriceps stretch- Kneel on the floor. Bring on leg forward while bending the knee and keep foot straight on the floor. Thigh should be parallel to the floor. Squeeze buttocks and push pelvis forward. Hold for 10 seconds , repeat for other leg.
4) Iliopsoas stretch- Lying on your back on the bed with feet hanging on the edge, lift one leg off the ground and the bend knee. Lift thigh to chest as close as possible. The lifted leg stretches the gluteal muscle and hamstring. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat for other leg.
Precautions to take :
Avoid sitting or standing for prolonged period, ensure proper posture and engaging in regular exercise.
Health Tips
It is advisable to visit a general physician first in order to rule out other causes of constipation and muscle pain.