Bladder Leaks Aren’t ‘Normal’ Let’s Fix That Together
Let’s be honest, urinary leakage is common, but it’s not normal, and it doesn’t have to be your “new normal.” Whether it's a few drops during a sneeze or a sudden urge you can’t control, leaking urine can be frustrating, isolating, and disruptive. The good news? It’s treatable, and pelvic floor physical therapy can help.
What Is Urinary Leakage?
Urinary leakage, or urinary incontinence, is the involuntary loss of urine. It affects people of all ages and genders, though it's especially common among women, particularly after childbirth, surgery, or during menopause.
There are several types of urinary leakage:
Stress Incontinence – Leakage when pressure is placed on the bladder (e.g., sneezing, coughing, jumping).
Urge Incontinence – A sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by leakage.
Mixed Incontinence – A combination of stress and urge incontinence.
Overflow Incontinence – When the bladder doesn’t fully empty, leading to dribbling.
How Is Pelvic Health Connected?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support your bladder, uterus, rectum, and other organs. These muscles help control continence (your ability to hold in urine and stool). When they're weak, tight, or uncoordinated, they can’t do their job well.
Some common causes of pelvic floor dysfunction include:
Pregnancy and childbirth
Hormonal changes (like menopause)
Chronic constipation
High-impact sports
Abdominal or pelvic surgery
Aging
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help
A pelvic floor physical therapist is trained to evaluate and treat the muscles, nerves, and connective tissues of the pelvic region. At Rebirth Pelvic Health & Physical Therapy, we take a holistic and personalized approach to restore your function and confidence.
Here’s what treatment might include:
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training – Not just “Kegels”, we assess whether your pelvic floor needs strengthening, relaxing, or better coordination.
Bladder Retraining – Helping you regain control over your bladder urges and frequency.
Posture & Core Rehab – Your core and pelvic floor work together; treating one helps the other.
Lifestyle & Behavioral Coaching – From hydration habits to bowel health, small changes can make a big difference.
Manual Therapy – Hands-on techniques to release tight muscles and improve pelvic mobility.
You Are Not Alone, And You Deserve Relief
Leaking urine is not something you have to live with, and you’re not “too young” or “too old” to seek help. Pelvic floor therapy is a safe, evidence-based, and empowering way to take back control of your bladder and your life.