The Impact of Respiratory Muscle Training and Patient Education on Chronic Constipation Outcomes

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults \>18 years of age * Complaint of CC and associated symptoms * Willing and able to sign an informed consent * The ability to comply with study guidelines * Report two or more of the following: straining during more than 25% of defecations, lumpy or hard stools more than 25% of defecations, sensations of incomplete bowel evacuation more than 25% of defecations, manual maneuvers to facilitate more than 25% of defecations, sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage more than 25% of defecations, and fewer than 3 small bowel movements per week. Exclusion Criteria: * Rectal prolapse greater than grade 2 * Pregnancy * Cognitive impairments * Currently receiving physical therapy treatment for conditions associated with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction * Recent surgery within the past 3 months without clearance from a medical doctor * Medication usage that would interfere with their ability to exercise safely * Individuals recovering from a confirmed eating disorder * Recent unexplained weight loss \>10lbs within one month.