Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Bladder Issues in Women It is not uncommon to find women who have had no pelvic floor issues approach menopause and find they suddenly have difficulty controlling their bladder or notice they leak when they sneeze. Although common, bladder leakage should NOT be considered a normal part of aging.
Why does this occur?
Pelvic floor muscle and connective tissue weakness is a primary cause of bladder leakage and can be influenced by:
• Hormonal changes occurring with Menopause.
• Natural process of aging causes muscles to weaken.
• Pregnancy and childbirth.
• Repeated heavy lifting.
• Excessive impact exercise.
• Constipation and strain.
• Overactive pelvic floor (read our blog for more info)
What are the signs and symptoms?
• Leaking urine when you cough,
sneeze, lift, laugh or exercise.
• Feel an urgent need to empty your bladder often which may be associated with triggers such as putting the key in the door or hearing running water.
Some signs and symptoms of other bladder problems include:
• Urine leakage after going to the toilet
• Feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder
• Increased frequency of urination.
How can we help?
If any of the above sounds familiar to you we encourage you to make an appointment to see one of our pelvic floor physios.
Other Conditions related to the Pelvic floor we treat
- PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
- VULVODYNIA
- VAGINISMUS
- PRE/POST NATAL PHYSIOTHERAPY.
- PELVIC PAIN.
- COCCYDYNIA
