Struggling with urgency and incontinence? You’re far from alone, and there are steps you can take to regain control and confidence. Here are 6 empowering tips to help you reduce symptoms and enhance your pelvic health.
Adopt a Better Posture – How you sit and stand can significantly impact your pelvic floor. A good posture aligns your pelvic organs and muscles, offering them the support they need.
Revise Your Breathing – Breathing isn’t just about oxygen; it’s about stability for your pelvic floor. Switching to deeper, more relaxed breathing patterns can reduce pressure and improve function.
Adjust Your Diet – Certain stimulants like caffeine and alcohol can exacerbate urinary urgency. Reducing or eliminating these can alleviate symptoms and lead to noticeable improvement.
Perfect Your Kegel Technique – Not all Kegels are created equal. Ensuring you’re practicing them correctly can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and help you gain better control.
Resist the Urge – Constantly responding to feelings of urgency can worsen the situation. Training your bladder through scheduled bathroom visits can improve bladder control.
Master the Pelvic Brace – Combining gentle contraction of the pelvic floor with abdominal muscles can provide immediate support during activities that trigger leakage.
The team at Ahimsa Therapeutics in Langhorne, PA are experts in Pelvic Health, Scoliosis, Pain Management, Treatment of POTs and other specialties that are often overlooked in a ‘typical’ big box physical therapy environment. Amy Morris and her team take the time to listen and help you with your physical therapy needs.
