Behavioral Therapy for a Weak Bladder

A weak bladder should not be a problem that gives you sleepless nights. Behavioral therapy is one method than can help with urinary leaks.

Behavioral therapy is one of the most preferred interventions for an overactive bladder. Although overactive bladders are not a resultcaused by a weak bladder, leaking before you can get to the toilet is. Not only is behavioral therapy effective, but it also is free from any side effects. Some of the interventions for urinary leaks may include:

1.      Pelvic floor muscle exercises

Utilizing Kegel exercises is one way to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. It can also help to strengthen the urinary sphincter. When these muscles are strengthened, your bladders’ involuntary contractions will be reduced and will help stop leaks from occurring.

2.      Checking your weight

Excess body weight can also have an impact on your body and may contribute to stress urinary incontinence. Therefore, starting a regular exercise routine can help you to lose excess weight, and in the long run it will helpease incontinence symptoms by relieving pressure that is being put on the bladder.

3.      Biofeedback

When biofeedback is used, a probe is placed in the vagina that is connected to an electrical sensor. This helps to measure and give feedback on how well a Kegel is being performed by monitoring what muscles are being contracted and how hard. This will help you to understand how to do Kegel exercises correctly and will in turn help to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and prevent involuntary leaks.

4.      Limit caffeine and alcohol

What you drink throughout the day can have an impact on your bladder too. Caffeine and alcohol are common culprits of incontinence. Due to their diuretic effects, the bladder is stimulated to produce more urine and then exerts pressure on the bladder. Reducing your intake of caffeine and alcohol is a simple and effective way to take control of your bladder and help prevent leaks.

5.      Schedule toilet trips

The most common and easy-to-follow tip is to schedule toilet trips in manageable intervals. Unless it is difficult due to unavoidable circumstances, you should empty your bladder as often as you are able to. Scheduling toilet trips in intervals of two to four hours, for example, would help you train your bladder to be ready for emptying at such intervals.

If this problem persists, makes sure to seek help from a licensed professional. A qualified physician can help with your incontinence treatment.