DDB Physiotherapy

Bladder problems such as incontinence can be uncomfortable and embarassing. However, it is much more common than you may think, affecting 1 in 4 women, and an estimated 3 million people in the UK. It can affect both men and women, but is more common in women.

There are different types of inconentinence, but the most common are:

Stress Incontinence

This is urine leakage with physical effort. E.g. exercise, coughing, sneezing, laughing. This is caused by weakness of the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles normally support the bladder and help prevent any leakage. They can become weak in pregnancy, after childbirth, with age, menopause and being overweight.

Urge Incontinence

This is caused by confused signals between the bladder and the brain. The brain tells the bladder to contract before the bladder is full or before you are using the toilet.

Incontinence is not an inevitable part of ageing or something to put up with after childbirth. There is always an underlying reason for bladder problems.

Physiotherapy has been shown to be very helpful in addressing the underlying causes of incontinence, or where that is not possible we can provide advice enabling you to manage the problem, and ease your symptoms.

We understand how upsetting this condition can be.

If you would like to speak to someone in strict confidence about any bladder problems, please call 02392 552266 to make an appointment with Jenny.