Correct position for opening your bowels

Step one

• Knees higher than hips.

Step two

• Lean forwards and put elbows on your knees.

Step three

• Bulge out your abdomen
• Straighten your spine

Correct position

• Knees higher than hips
• Lean forwards and put elbows on your knees
• Bulge out your abdomen
• Straighten your spine

Further guidance

Please see our leaflet about faecal incontinence.