Help....I'm leaking!

Have you ever had questions about pelvic health? Do you have increased urinary frequency, leakage, or the sudden urge to go to the bathroom? What about pain or discomfort? All of these are issues that can be addressed with pelvic floor rehabilitation. Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a unique type of physical therapy addressing the muscles inside your pelvis, which are important for maintaining continence and providing stability to your pelvic region. If these muscles aren’t working properly, dysfunction occurs, including incontinence or increased urge to urinate, or pain. Over time, this can worsen with continued abnormal patterns. Some tips to maintain good bladder health are as follows:​

• You should be able to go every 3-4 hours
• No “just in case” peeing - only go when you have to!
• Go for a minimum of an “8 Mississippi” count -  when urinating, it should be this long
• Sit fully on the toilet so muscles can relax
• Don’t strain or push while urinating
• Drink enough water (don’t get or stay dehydrated)
• Avoid bladder irritants - caffeine, alcohol, aspartame, etc.

Questions? Call (757) 486-8663 to set up a consult with our women’s health therapist,
Dr. Natalie Foret. Ready to start therapy? Get a referral from your physician for an evaluation and treatment of this important area of your body!​​