In this episode of the Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens Podcast, host Jeremy Sutton sits down with longtime physical therapist and private practice owner Melanie Massey to talk about a topic many families quietly struggle with: pediatric pelvic floor physical therapy.

Melanie explains how issues like bedwetting, constipation, stool leakage, toilet fear, belly pain, and anxiety can often be connected to pelvic floor function. She shares why many children who appear to be "having accidents" or "refusing to go" may actually be dealing with chronic constipation, pelvic floor tension, poor breathing mechanics, or fear from painful bowel movements.

This conversation covers:

• What pediatric pelvic floor therapy is
• Why constipation and bedwetting are often connected
• Signs parents may be missing
• How anxiety affects bathroom habits
• Why breathing, posture, feet, and nervous system regulation matter
• What a first visit looks like for a child
• How therapy helps kids feel safe, understood, and successful
• Why these problems are not shameful or behavioral failures

Melanie also shares powerful stories of children and families whose lives changed after getting the right help.

Guest Contact:
Melanie Massey Physical Therapy
Phone: 318-396-1969
Facebook: Melanie Massey Physical Therapy

https://mmptinc.com/

Hosted by:

Jeremy Sutton, PT, DPT
The Mobility Doctor
www.themobilitydoc.com