Myth: Urinary incontinence is normal

Urinary incontinence is a term used to describe urine leakage during activities such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, running or jumping. Up to 40% of women experience urinary incontinence during or after their pregnancy. Although it is quite common, it is not considered normal!

Your pelvic floor muscles play a huge responsibility in keeping you continent (making sure you only pee when you want to). If you are experience incontinence, your pelvic floor muscles may not have adequate strength, endurance or they may have a timing or coordination problem. The resting tension level of your pelvic floor muscles (tight or loose) can also contribute to the situation. Women with urinary incontinence do not all have weak and loose pelvic floor muscles!

Research shows that pelvic floor physiotherapy should be the FIRST treatment provided for urinary incontinence. Strategies to solve urinary incontinence vary depending on the cause, but success levels are high!

Don’t settle for urinary incontinence after childbirth. Find a pelvic health physiotherapist.