hémorroïdes, tabouret physiologique, utilisation - January 16, 2023

Physiological Toilet Stool: Optimal Posture for the Bathroom

What is a physiological toilet stool?

Physiological toilet stools are bathroom accessories designed to improve the user's posture and positioning while sitting on the toilet. Known as the Squatty Potty in the United States and English-speaking countries, they have been specially designed to adapt to the shape of the human body and offer optimal comfort, as well as better hygiene and easier use of the toilet.

A toilet footstool allows for an effortless squatting position, facilitating the evacuation of stool and combating constipation. It replicates the body's natural posture which, with knees raised, expels waste from the colon more easily.

There are many models of ergonomic toilet stools, made of wood or plastic, which differ in their size, shape, and features. Some models are foldable and store easily when not in use, while others are curved to fit the shape of the toilet. There are also height-adjustable physiological stools, allowing everyone to find the most comfortable position.

Physiological stool: how it works

The digestion of solid food follows a standard path from the mouth to the large intestine, or colon, through mechanical and chemical processes. When food reaches the rectum, it is evacuated through the anus as fecal matter. Normally this causes no problems, but sometimes obstacles such as hernias, blockages caused by poorly digested food, constipation, or retention can make defecation difficult. Furthermore, if you are prone to hemorrhoids, this can become very painful.

This is where the physiological stool comes in. This footstool designed specifically for the toilet allows you to sit in a squatting position while using the toilet. Yet the squatting position is THE natural posture humans adopted to relieve themselves before the invention of modern toilets. This open position relaxes the muscles of the intestine and facilitates the passage of stool by reducing pressure on the anal area. This explains why the physiological stool has become the reflex for many people bothered by constipation, hemorrhoids, or abdominal pain during bowel movements.

physiological stool and squatting position: diagram of the puborectalis muscle

Why people adopt the physiological stool

TRANSIT: the knees-raised position is associated with a more natural and complete evacuation.
Digestive comfort: less bloating and feeling of heaviness, to regain a lighter stomach.
HEMORRHOIDS: it is the traditional reflex to reduce the pressure exerted on the anus and rectum.
Perineum: the posture avoids pushing efforts that strain it unnecessarily.
CONSTIPATION: more complete elimination without straining.
A DOCUMENTED POSTURE: the anorectal angle in a squatting position is the subject of published work, and the posture is commonly recommended by healthcare practitioners, in both conventional and natural medicine.

The physiological stool has many daily advantages. It helps maintain a correct posture while using the toilet, which supports intestinal transit and facilitates defecation: ideal, therefore, in case of constipation. This 35° posture is also cited for limiting the need to push, and it is commonly recommended by healthcare practitioners, in both conventional and natural medicine.

In addition, it offers better hygiene by allowing easier cleaning of the anal area. Finally, the stool is particularly useful for the elderly or those with reduced mobility, as it makes sitting down and getting up easier.

Affordable physiological stool

It is important to choose a quality physiological stool that is adapted to your needs. Check the stability and sturdiness of the stool, as well as its size and shape. Our physiological stools allow you to adopt a stable and comfortable position on the toilet. If you have mobility or back problems, it may be useful to choose a height-adjustable model or one equipped with handles.

You can also choose a designer model, a massaging model, or even a model with an integrated scent diffuser. You will find these models in our collection of physiological stools.

We offer a wide range, for all budgets, from the simplest and most streamlined to the most sophisticated.

The benefits of the toilet stool

Allows you to adopt an OPTIMAL POSITION on the toilet, knees raised at 35°. This squatting position is the natural and physiological posture for defecating.
AS A COMPLEMENT TO SITZ BATHS: allows better immersion of the intimate areas.
STABLE AND COMFORTABLE POSITION: no need to climb on the bowl to squat.
Usable by the whole family: adults, elderly people, and independent children.
MULTI-PURPOSE: also useful as a step stool in the bathroom. It helps children reach the sink, or elderly people get into the bathtub.
PRACTICAL: its rounded shape fits the contour of your toilet for maximum space saving and discreet storage.
It does not clutter the toilet and does not bother people who urinate standing up.

In conclusion, the physiological stool improves posture and positioning on the toilet. It offers optimal comfort, better hygiene, and supports healthy transit, while remaining simple to use.

The physiological stool is a comfort accessory. It does not replace medical advice or treatment.