Can exercise alleviate constipation?

Can exercise alleviate constipation?

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If you're exercising and eating right and you're well hydrated, that will also help appropriate bowel movements. The other thing that is very beneficial is yoga. Certain yoga postures - specifically different twisting rotations, either standing, or more specifically seated or lying down - can help stimulate the digestive process. Then there are certain types of self-massage that you can do, or have a massage therapist work with you to actually trace the large bowel in the right direction and keep things moving along; it makes a tremendous difference. So, absolutely, exercise is imperative to proper digestive health.