Bladder Symptoms

Urinary incontinence (poor bladder control) is a common condition affecting 1 in 3 women. 70% of people experience incontinence do not seek help. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is recommended as the first line treatment to improving continence issues.

Bladder Symptoms We Treat:

  • Stress Urinary Incontinence: Leaking with an increase in abdominal pressure aka coughing, sneezing, laughing

  • Exercise induced leaking: Leaking with running, jumping

  • Overactive Bladder/Urinary urgency: This is a sense of urgency that will make you stop and rush to the bathroom. This can be with or without leaking.

  • Nocturia: Waking in the night to empty your bladder multiple times per night

  • Dysfunctional voiding: Stop/start/slow flow or feeling of incomplete emptying

  • Bladder Pain Syndrome: This is where as the bladder fills there is an increase in pain into the bladder that is relieved by emptying, this is commonly misdiagnosed as overactive bladder

  • Recurring urinary tract infections: We will work alongside your urologist or GP if the pelvic floor is thought to be contributing to recurring infections

What Treatment Options Are Available For Bladder Symptoms?

At our clinic, we offer a range of evidence-based approaches to help you manage and improve your symptoms.

Our treatment plans are tailored to address all aspects of bladder health, from educating you about optimal fluid intake to identifying common bladder irritants and managing bowel health.

Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Its Impact on Bladder Health

Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common cause of bladder issues. The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in bladder control, and if these muscles are weak or overactive, it can lead to symptoms like urgency, frequency, or incontinence.

Personalized Treatment Plans for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

The treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction depends on whether your pelvic floor muscles are underactive (weak) or overactive (tight).

  • Weak Pelvic Floor: If your pelvic floor muscles are weak, we will guide you through strengthening exercises to restore proper function and improve bladder control.

  • Overactive Pelvic Floor: If your pelvic floor muscles are tight or overactive, we may recommend breathing exercises, stretches, and manual therapy to help relax and improve flexibility of the muscles.

Comprehensive Care from Your Women’s Health Physio

Your women’s health physiotherapist is trained to assess and treat pelvic health concerns. We’ll work closely with you and your healthcare team to determine the most effective treatment plan, empowering you to take control to manage your bladder symptoms.