I believe it can. Have you asked your doctor for Nulev or hycosamine to control the colon spasms?
my doc sent me to physical therapy due to chronic colon pain and back/leg pain. the p.t. lady gave me a long foam tube and stretching on it provides some relief. i also use arnica rub on my back and hips and always have a heating pad by the bed. so in my experience, yes, the two can be connected.