Constipation and Gut Motility: A Plan

Improve Gut Health Editorial Team • Feb 10, 2026 • 6 min read

A pragmatic plan to support gut motility and ease constipation without over-reliance on laxatives.

Quick answer

Improving motility involves regular meals, adequate hydration, fiber as tolerated, and targeted movement. A clinician-guided plan can optimize results and reduce symptoms over weeks to months.

Plan essentials

  • Regular meal pattern and dinner timing to support circadian rhythms.
  • Hydration and daily movement; consider a short post-meal walk.
  • Incremental fiber increase with tolerance monitoring.
  • Evaluate medications and underlying conditions with clinician.

When to seek help

  • Severe, persistent constipation with abdominal pain or distension.
  • Unexplained weight loss or blood in stool.

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