The Squatty Potty and other defecation postural modification devices offer a solution.
Typically, the puborectalis muscle stays flexed when standing or sitting to maintain continence (prevent stool leakage).
By elevating your feet, waste can pass more smoothly through the anus and rectum.
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This posture straightens the rectum and anus, creating a smooth passage for waste.
Ultimately, the decision to try the Squatty Potty is personal.
Fortunately, defecation postural modification devices like the Squatty Potty may help relieve some digestive-related concerns.
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