Bladder Issues

There are two common forms of incontinence: stress incontinence and urge incontinence. 

Stress incontinence is when you leak during exercise, movement, or when you cough/laugh/sneeze. This form of incontinence is mainly caused by the mismanagement of pressure in your abdomen from core and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. If your core and pelvic floor muscles can't manage the normal daily increases in pressure, your bladder becomes stressed and can result in leaking. The core muscles (diaphragm, abdominals, and pelvic floor) need to have a coordinated reflexive activation in response to increased pressure in the abdomen. If the core muscles are dysfunctional and uncoordinated, the pressure caused by the forces of normal daily life is taken on by the bladder and the surrounding organs/ligaments instead of properly being absorbed by the core and pelvic floor muscles. 

Urge incontinence is when you experience urgency resulting in involuntary leaking on your way to the bathroom. This form of incontinence is mainly caused by your level of hydration, certain bladder irritants in your diet, and pelvic floor muscles that are too tight (otherwise known as pelvic floor muscle spasm). 

Whether you experience stress or urge incontinence, The Core Recovery Method® physical therapy program helps you diagnose which of the two you have and addresses them both with a step by step protocol that helps you heal your bladder for good.

Dribbling after urination, difficulty emptying, waking up at night to pee, frequency, painful urination, and recurrent UTIs are all bladder issues that are significantly impacted by pelvic floor muscle spasm (when your pelvic floor muscles are too tight). Other root causes that can be leading to these symptoms include irritants in your diet, hydration levels, and the position of your bladder. All of these root causes are addressed and can be resolved naturally with the step by step protocol taught in The Core Recovery Method® online program.

Monitoring your hydration levels, eliminating irritants in your diet, implementing good bowel/bladder hygiene, correcting your posture, practicing proper breathing patterns, knowing when and how to properly empty, releasing tension in your pelvic floor via trigger point therapy, practicing hypopressive training to reposition your bladder and strengthen your pelvic floor, and incorporating self abdominal massage are all techniques that lead to the long term resolution of bladder symptoms. You can learn all of these techniques in The Core Recovery Method® online program, where I guide you along your journey to healing bladder issues for good.

Absolutely! This type of leaking is known as stress incontinence, and is primarily caused by core and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. This program directly treats the root cause of core and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction through a variety of therapeutic techniques that target the involuntary muscle fibers of your core and pelvic floor that are responsible for preventing leaking. I’ve witnessed thousands of my patients resolve stress incontinence through the combination of techniques taught The Core Recovery Method®.

Yes! The feeling of urgency is caused by bladder irritation. There are many factors that can influence bladder irritation, including pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, hydration levels, dietary irritants, voiding mechanics, bladder hygiene, intra-abdominal pressure, and nervous system dysregulation. In most people it’s a combination of some or all of these factors. The Core Recovery Method® teaches you how to address and resolve all of these root causes, helping you get back to a life where you’re in control - not your bladder.

Definitely! Frequent UTIs and bladder infections are significantly impacted by pelvic floor muscle health, organ position, and the health of the circulation of blood and lymph in the pelvis. The Core Recovery Method® optimizes organ position, which restores ideal blood and lymph circulation in the pelvis, leading to a stronger immune response and an increased ability to fight infection. The program simultaneously rehabilitates your pelvic floor muscles, directly improving your ability to efficiently empty your bladder and maintain optimal position of and circulation to your bladder and urethra.

Not making it to the bathroom in time is known as urge incontinence. The Core Recovery Method® provides a comprehensive approach to treating urge incontinence through breathwork, nervous system regulation, and proper bladder hygiene practices. This protocol has proven to be effective at resolving even the most stubborn cases of urge incontinence. 

Leaking with sneezing, coughing and/or laughing is known as stress incontinence. The Core Recovery Method® provides an incredibly effective protocol for resolving stress incontinence through hypopressive training, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and a variety of other physical therapy techniques that reduce the pressure in your abdomen, optimize organ position, and restore full functioning of your pelvic floor muscles so you can live leak free.