Stop the Leak!

 

It is true! It is possible to regain full control of your bladder without using medications or having surgery. A little leakage with a cough or sneeze or on the way to the bathroom with a full bladder is thought of as normal to many. Although this is extremely common in women of all ages it is not something that should just be tolerated as part of life or aging.

Physical therapy for urinary incontinence and over active bladder restores the strength and coordination in the pelvic floor muscles so the bladder begins to do what you tell it to instead of your bladder running your life.


The muscles in your pelvic floor, that surround the bladder and anus, speak to the bladder to let it know when is the appropriate time to empty and when it is time to store urine. This communication is easily disrupted if strength is lost or damage (such as a vaginal delivery or pelvic surgery) occurs.

Physical therapy will include education on this very important communication process, a variety of kegels to increase pelvic floor power, urgency suppression techniques, and a look at how the diet might affect the bladder.