It’s Not Just Aging
5 Fixable Causes of Urinary Leakage in Women
For too long, women have been led to believe that urinary leakage (incontinence) is an inevitable consequence of childbirth or aging. This pervasive myth leads millions to suffer, despite the fact that incontinence affects an estimated 25 to 45% of women globally (Milsom et al., 2018). We want to change that narrative: incontinence is a treatable condition, not a life sentence.
Why Does Urinary Incontinence Occur?
Most leakage stems from mechanical or muscular issues that Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is uniquely qualified to fix.
These fixable causes include:
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Overactivity (tension)
- Poor Core Coordination
- Connective Tissue Laxity
- Improper Bladder Habits
First Line of Treatment
International guidelines recommend Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT), the cornerstone of our treatment, as a first-line intervention for stress incontinence (ACP, 2014). The data is compelling: specialized PFMT guided by a physical therapist can result in cure rates ranging from 15% to 80% and significant improvement for up to 90% of patients (Dumoulin et al., 2018).
Why We Are Different
We empower you with precise, personalized exercises, moving far beyond the generalized “do more Kegels” advice. Our treatment sessions involve one to one patient to therapist individualized care in a private treatment room. Treatment options are extensive with our therapists having more than 30 years of collective experience and are trained specifically in pelvic health as well as orthopedics.
You wouldn’t accept a leaky pipe in your home, and you shouldn’t accept a leaky body. We understand you’re busy managing professional and personal demands, and worrying about bladder control shouldn’t be added to that list. It’s time to stop trying to self-manage a chronic problem with incontinence pads. Move beyond believing the myth that leakage is normal. It’s time to choose expert, evidence-based treatment over costly, frustrating avoidance. Let Body Harmony Physical Therapy fix the plumbing so you can focus on the big picture.
