What is Interstitial Cystitis?

What is Interstitial Cystitis?

Bladder dysfunction is common and it’s important to differentiate what is causing your symptoms as there is some overlap between diagnoses. Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is used to describe many things. Two of the primary things being painful bladder syndrome and chronic pelvic pain. Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms Interstitial cystitis occurs in both male and females. Symptoms…

Quick Bladder Tips

Quick Bladder Tips

Do you leak a little when you laugh, cough, or sneeze? Are you wetting yourself when exercising? If so, it may be that you have a condition known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). What about urinating more than 5-8 times during the day or the sudden, strong urge to urinate? This would be considered urinary…

The Inter-connectivity of Mental Health and Physical Therapy

The Inter-connectivity of Mental Health and Physical Therapy

Phrases like “Relax your face”, “Drop your shoulder”, or “Take a breath” all come down to the same thing. Your body is carrying too much tension and it shows. The usual suspects include the jaw, shoulders/upper back, and pelvic floor. Thankfully (and unfortunately) no one has developed the ability to see through your clothes to…

Overactive Bladder

Overactive Bladder

Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a condition in which a person has a sudden urge to urinate, which can result in increased urinary frequency or incontinence. This may also cause a person to wake up to urinate several times. Women are more commonly affected, and there is increased incidence with age; US studies suggest a prevalence…