Does Rubbing Your Fists Make You Poop? We know there’s a strong mind-gut connection — powerful enough in some cases to stimulate the intestines. Why this could happen exactly — it’s unclear. While acupuncture has shown some benefit in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) — especially for relieving abdominal pain and improving overall symptoms — the theory that pressure points or reflexology can trigger a bowel movement is unproven. Still, the act of rubbing your fists may serve as a calming, focused ritual. That alone could help the body relax in a way that supports digestion. Or it might just be placebo. Belief is powerful. If someone expects it to work and feels more at ease while doing it, they might actually experience a bowel movement — not because of the motion, but because the brain and gut are working together #greenscreenvideo #ibs #constipation #poop