Expert Help with Common Bowel and Bladder Concerns
Bladder and bowel issues can be challenging to discuss, and many people will struggle in silence rather than seek treatment. But treatment is available! At Go Physical Therapy Balance Mobility Aquatics & Cancer Center, our team of physical and occupational therapists can help you manage your symptoms and find relief.
Your pelvic floor, a sling of muscles at the base of your torso, supports your bladder and bowels. When the pelvic floor muscles are impaired, it can affect bladder and bowel function. Our team can assess your symptoms and find the best evidence-based solutions.
You don’t have to live with incontinence or other difficult symptoms! Schedule an appointment at our Grand Island, NE clinic to learn how we can help.
What Bladder or Bowel Concerns Can We Help Address?
We offer expert care for several common bladder and bowel concerns, including the following:
Urinary Stress Incontinence
This condition occurs when urine leaks out under pressure, like while you’re laughing or coughing.
Urinary Urge Incontinence
This condition causes a sudden, overwhelming urge to urinate.
Fecal Incontinence
This condition occurs when you can not control the urge to defecate, often to the point of not making it to the bathroom in time.
Constipation
This condition refers to infrequent or difficult bowel movements.
Some people develop bladder or bowel issues due to weakened or overly tight pelvic floor muscles. However, bowel and bladder issues can also develop as a result of various neurological or motor conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis.
How We Help Address Bladder and Bowel Issues
Our team will work closely with you and any other care team members to develop a program that suits your unique needs. Our physical therapists can focus on strengthening and stretching the pelvic floor muscles, while our occupational therapists can help you identify the best techniques for managing symptoms.
Here are some of the things we might suggest:
- Pelvic Floor Exercises: These targeted exercises will strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, helping to manage incontinence.
- Bladder Training: Bladder training focuses on helping you go longer between bathroom visits.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Certain lifestyle changes can reduce bladder and bowel concerns, such as eating enough fiber or avoiding irritants.
- Adaptive Equipment: Some people may benefit from using adaptive equipment to help manage bathroom issues. We can walk you through your options.
No matter why you’re struggling with bladder or bowel issues, our expert team offers solutions backed by science! Request an appointment at Go Physical Therapy Balance Mobility Aquatics & Cancer Center to get started.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
