Do you avoid laughing too hard, sneezing, or jumping during workouts because you’re afraid of an accidental leak?
You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not stuck with it.
Urinary incontinence is extremely common, especially among women after childbirth or during menopause, but it’s also highly treatable with pelvic floor physiotherapy.
At The Physio Clinic @ West Durham in Pickering, our pelvic health specialists help clients regain control, confidence, and peace of mind—without surgery or medication.
What Is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine, and it can happen during everyday activities like coughing, sneezing, exercising, or even lifting groceries.
There are different types of incontinence:
- Stress Incontinence: Leaks with pressure (laughing, sneezing, jumping)
- Urge Incontinence: Sudden, intense urge to urinate and leaking before reaching the bathroom
- Mixed Incontinence: A combination of both stress and urge
- Overflow or Functional Incontinence: Less common, often related to underlying medical conditions
What Causes It?
Urinary incontinence often stems from weakened or overly tight pelvic floor muscles that fail to support the bladder properly. Contributing factors include:
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Menopause and hormonal changes
- Chronic coughing or constipation
- Obesity or high-impact sports
- Pelvic surgery or trauma
Over time, the bladder and urethra become less supported, making it harder to control urination.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
At The Physio Clinic @ West Durham, our pelvic health physiotherapists offer customized, one-on-one treatment plans focused on:
1. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
We teach you how to correctly activate and strengthen your pelvic floor—most people aren’t doing Kegels properly!
2. Bladder Retraining
Learn how to reset your bladder reflexes and reduce frequency or urgency.
3. Biofeedback & Real-Time Feedback
We use technology to show you how your muscles are working and guide improvement.
4. Lifestyle and Habit Coaching
Simple tweaks to fluid intake, toileting habits, and posture can go a long way.
5. Stress & Pressure Management
Breathing, core coordination, and body mechanics play a major role in controlling leaks.
What to Expect in a Pelvic Floor Assessment
Your first visit will include a detailed health history, posture and movement screening, and an internal pelvic exam (only with your consent) to check the condition of your pelvic floor muscles. All sessions are private, respectful, and completely customized to your needs.
You Deserve To Feel Confident Again
Whether you’re dealing with small leaks or frequent urges, urinary incontinence doesn’t have to be a life sentence. We’re here to help you take back control of your bladder—and your life. Get Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Pickering today.
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