Many men approach bowel movements like a weightlifting exercise. They hold their breath, tighten their abdomen, and push harder and harder. But more force isn't always the answer.

The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) is a clinical framework... based on the premise that most musculoskeletal injuries and many chronic pain conditions stem from one or more of six specific types of fascial distortions. Rather than relying primarily on imaging or standardized testing, FDM uses the patient’s own description of pain and body language, such as pointing, rubbing, tracing, or pressing, as key diagnostic tools. In this model, the patient is the expert on their pain