Is abdominal self-massage effective for chronic constipation?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18612330
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Abstract

Abdominal self-massage appears to be an effective non-pharmacological option for improving symptoms of chronic constipation, as supported by multiple clinical trials and reviews, although variability in study quality warrants cautious interpretation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Pelvic floor disorders treatments Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN