Why Walking Uphill Causes Bladder Leaks—and What You Can Do About It
Stress urinary incontinence, also called SUI, is a common condition that affects many women. It happens when urine leaks during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen. Common triggers include coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or lifting heavy objects. Some women also notice leaking while walking up and down hills. This can feel frustrating and embarrassing, […]
Pessary or Pelvic Floor Therapy? The Best First Steps for Bladder Prolapse
Urethrocele and anterior vaginal wall prolapse happen when the front wall of the vagina becomes weak and allows the bladder and urethra to drop downward. Many women with this condition feel a bulge, pressure, or heaviness in the vagina. Some also have urine leakage or trouble emptying the bladder. The good news is that treatment […]
Leaking, Pressure, or Bulging? Don’t Ignore These Signs
Urethrocele is a type of pelvic organ prolapse that affects many women, especially after childbirth or later in life. It happens when the front wall of the vagina becomes weaker, and the bladder and urethra drop down into the vaginal space. The urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the body, and the bladder stores urine. When […]
Bladder Prolapse: Where to begin?
Anterior vaginal prolapse—sometimes called a “dropped bladder” or “cystocele”—is a common condition that affects many women. In fact, almost half of all women will show some degree of prolapse during their lifetime. Even though prolapse is common, it can still feel confusing or even scary when you first notice symptoms. You might feel a bulge […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Back Surgery?
Urinary leaking, also known as urinary incontinence, is something many people feel embarrassed to talk about—especially when it happens after back surgery. But problems with bladder control after a lumbar laminectomy are more common than most people realize. Even though the exact type of urinary problem varies from person to person, changes in bladder function after spine surgery are […]
After TURP Surgery: Why Urinary Leaks Happen and How PFPT Can Help
Urinary leaking after surgery is something many men don’t expect, and even fewer feel comfortable talking about. But after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—a ca common procedure for treating enlarged prostate—changes in bladder control can happen. The good news is that for most men, leaking improves over time, and pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can help speed recovery. […]