What is urinary frequency?
Urinary frequency is defined as urinating greater than eight (8) times per day and/or urinating more frequently than every two (2) hours, and getting up to urinate more than one (1) time at night.
Frequency can be caused by an overactive bladder muscle, or by over activation of pelvic muscles and nerves. This leads to the body telling our brain that the bladder is full, even if it isn't. Certain behaviors and habits, as well as certain foods can play a role in urinary frequency.
Frequency can be caused by an overactive bladder muscle, or by over activation of pelvic muscles and nerves. This leads to the body telling our brain that the bladder is full, even if it isn't. Certain behaviors and habits, as well as certain foods can play a role in urinary frequency.
How can pelvic floor PT help with managing symptoms of urinary frequency?Pelvic floor therapy aims to address muscle and joint tension that could be causing over activation of the bladder, pelvic floor musculature, and/or pelvic nerves.
Pelvic floor therapists provide hand-on manual treatments, individualized exercises and discuss lifestyle modifications in order to reduce urgency and allow you to improve your activity level, with little to no symptoms. |
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"She is excellent at explaining her care and what is going on with the body. I have been so impressed with her knowledge but also her down to earth and realistic approach. She keeps the patient's goals in mind at all times".
What is the Vivid difference?
At Vivid Women’s Health your Doctor of Physical Therapy will:
- Find the root cause of your symptoms.
- Address how your pelvic floor is functioning with your whole body; it isn't just Kegels.
- Treat your for one-hour with hands on treatments.
- Be with you one-on-one for the entire session; no aides or techs.
- Treat you with compassion in a private, stress free environment.