Women’s Health – Let’s Talk About Leaking
Because it’s a lot more common than you may think. More importantly though is that it’s very treatable. Maybe it’s bladder leaks when you laugh, cough, sneeze or even run.
You are not alone and you don’t have to suffer in silence.
Let’s talk about something a lot of women quietly live with bladder leaks and urgency. Whether it’s a little dribble when you sneeze, or a sudden urge that you just can’t make it to the toilet in time, it can feel frustrating, embarrassing and isolating. But here is the good news. You are not alone and it is absolutely treatable.
What Is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary Incontinence simply means involuntary leaking urine. There are a few common types:
- Stress induced urinary incontinence which is typically when you laugh, sneeze, cough, jump, run or lift.
- Urge Urinary Incontinence is when a sudden and strong need to go occurs and you don’t always make it in time.
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence is a combination of both stress & urge.
These can happen during pregnancy, after birth, during menopause or seemingly, out of nowhere. But no matter when it starts, you don’t have to put up with it.
How Can Women’s Health Physiotherapy Help?
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As a qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapist, I am trained to assess and treat the muscles and systems that support your bladder and pelvic floor. I will work with you to:
- Understand why leaking is happening
- Rebuild your pelvic floor strength, co-ordination and control
- Manage urgency and retrain bladder habits
- Give you simple, effective strategies that fit your life
It’s always personal, private and tailored to your needs, without judgement.