Urinary Incontinence Treatment in Bel Air MD

Types of Urinary Incontinence

Stress Incontinence

Leakage during movement or pressure on the bladder:

• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Laughing
• Running
• Lifting
• Bending

Common in:

• Women after childbirth
• Anyone over the age of 70
• Men after prostate surgery

Urge Incontinence (“Overactive Bladder”)

• Strong, sudden urges and sometimes leaking before reaching the bathroom.
• Common causes:
  • Overactive bladder
  • Pelvic floor tension
  • Bladder irritation
  • Nerve dysfunction

Mixed Incontinence

• A combination of stress + urge symptoms.
• This is extremely common.

Overflow Incontinence

• Bladder doesn’t empty fully, leading to:
  • Dribbling
  • Weak urine stream
• Seen more often in:
  • Men with prostate issues
  • People with nerve dysfunction

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Common Causes for Urinary Incontinence

• Pelvic floor weakness
• Pelvic floor tightness/discoordination
• Can be caused by:
  • Pregnancy & childbirth
  • Menopause
  • Prostate surgery (men)
  • Aging
• Obesity
• Nerve problems (diabetes, spine issues)
• Bladder irritation (caffeine, alcohol, carbonation, spicy foods)

Treatment Solutions for Urinary Incontinence

Pelvic Floor Therapy: Urinary incontinence is often directly linked with pelvic floor dysfunction. The pelvic floor muscles are often weak, stretched, damaged, or the nerves are not firing correctly. Our providers have been specifically trained in pelvic floor therapies. We also have the latest technologies to safely and comfortably target the pelvic floor muscles.

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Chiropractic Care: Urinary incontinence is sometimes a full body issue. Chiropractic care will focus on the nerve muscle connection, as well as making sure there are not back or disc issues that are leading to or contributing to the problem.

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Physical Therapy: Everything is connected. There are other muscle groups that can help, such as the core and glutes. Think soda can. The diaphragm is the top; the core is the sides and the pelvic floor the bottom if any of the structure is not strong you lose function.

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