How do you sit on the toilet? Yes. This can also be done wrong

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Most people sit on the toilet the same way: upright. Unfortunately, this does not help us in defecation, and only complicates the whole matter. This position causes the colon to become crooked and blocked, which can result in constipation, abdominal pain, and trouble going to the toilet. Next time you’re in , try sitting on the toilet quite differently. You will immediately forget about stomach problems.

Using the toilet. How to do it properly?

Youtuber Matthew Santoro posted a video on his YouTube channel entitled “10 Everyday Things You’re Doing Wrong!”. One of those things is defecation. If your position on the toilet resembles a 90-degree angle, i.e. straight torso and legs, it is incorrect. The best position for defecation is the squatting position, i.e. reaching the angle of 35 degrees between the torso and thighs. This relaxes the muscle around the colon and straightens it out.

Problems with defecation. It’s worth having at home

Pooping in the wrong position can cause many things, such as hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, and even colon cancer. In the bathroom, it is always worth keeping a small platform on which you can put your feet and bend slightly.

Thanks to this, we reduce the pressure on the blood vessels of the anus and the tension of the sphincter muscles. If the height of the toilet seat is between 39 and 44 cm, the height of the footrest should be approx. 23 cm. For toilets with a height of 35 to 38 cm, a platform height of 18 cm is sufficient. – When defecating, put a stool under your feet that will bring your knees above your hips and round your back. This position will be especially appreciated by people with constipation, haemorrhoids, with lowered reproductive organs – explained Zuzanna Vierek, physiotherapist, MA.