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I have rather large bowel movements sometimes it's from constipation, but in general i just go rather large. would this have a connection to very low back pain such as the l5-s1 area. possibly exacerbating an existing condition?

Q: i have rather large bowel movements sometimes it's from constipation, but in general i just go rather large. would this have a connection to very low back pain such as the l5-s1 area. possibly exacerbating an existing condition?

: Having large bowel movements has nothing to do with your spine and would not be caused by problems with your back. However, if there is pathology in the L5-S1 area, bearing down to evacuate a large bowel movement can produce back pain by increasing intraspinous pressures in that region.

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Dr. Martin Tamler answered

Having large bowel movements has nothing to do with your spine and would not be caused by problems with your back. However, if there is pathology in the L5-S1 area, bearing down to evacuate a large bowel movement can produce back pain by increasing intraspinous pressures in that region.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/21/2021

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A member asked:

I have rather large bowel movements sometimes it's from constipation, but in general i just go rather large. would this have a connection to very low back pain such as the l5-s1 area. possibly exacerbating an existing condition?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Tamler answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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