Rectal Balloon Training

For certain conditions, Insight Pelvic Health offers rectal balloon sensation training as part of our specialized pelvic floor physical therapy services. This treatment is designed to help people who have difficulty sensing when they need to have a bowel movement.

During treatment, a small balloon is used to help identify and retrain different sensation thresholds. The process is guided one-on-one by a pelvic health physical therapist and is always paced according to your comfort and goals.

The primary purpose of rectal balloon sensation training is to retrain the rectum’s ability to accurately send signals to the brain. For some individuals, these signals may be delayed, early, or confusing. By gently and gradually practicing sensation awareness, the nervous system can relearn what “normal” fullness and urge feel like.