How Do Our Western MA Pelvic PT's Manage Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is a common but often overlooked condition that can significantly impact your quality of life. Whether you experience leakage during physical activities or struggle with sudden, uncontrollable urges, our Western MA pelvic floor physical therapy team is here to help. Urinary incontinence occurs when the muscles controlling bladder function become tight, weak, or dysfunctional. This can result from various factors, including childbirth, stress, diet, pelvic surgery, or neurological conditions. However, it's crucial to understand that bladder incontinence is NOT an inevitable consequence of aging or childbirth.

Our Western MA pelvic floor physical therapists specialize in assessing and treating pelvic floor disorders. We begin with a comprehensive evaluation to identify the underlying causes of your incontinence. Based on this assessment, we develop a personalized treatment plan that may include:

1. Bladder Retraining: Techniques to enhance bladder control and reduce urinary frequency

2. Behavioral Strategies: Education on lifestyle modifications and toileting habits

3. Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to address muscle tension and pelvic floor dysfunction

4. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training & Breath Work: Targeted exercises to improve pelvic floor strength and coordination

5. Whole Body Approach: We take a "systems" approach to treating the pelvic floor that involves looking at your spine, hips, posture, foot/ankle mechanics and more

Types of Urinary Incontinence

We treat several types of urinary incontinence:

1. Stress incontinence: Leakage triggered by activities like laughing, exercising, or sneezing

2. Urge incontinence: Sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate

3. Functional incontinence: Inability to reach the bathroom in time due to physical limitations

4. Mixed incontinence: A combination of different types

We want to shout it from the rooftops: you do NOT need to live with urinary incontinence! Our team of experts in Western Massachusetts offers real, effective solutions to help you regain control and improve your quality of life. If you're dealing with incontinence, don't hesitate to reach out. Schedule a call with our team to learn more about how we can help you on your journey to better pelvic health. Remember, urinary incontinence may be common, but it's not something that you have to live with. With the right treatment and support, you can overcome this challenge and get back to living life without worry. And remember, an active problem requires an active solution. No kegels here.

If you are dealing with incontinence, we would love the opportunity to work with you. To learn more, schedule a phone call with a member of our team. 

The Renew Health Team