Bladder urgency and urge incontinence
If you frequently feel a sudden, powerful urge to urinate and sometimes leak before reaching the toilet, you may be experiencing urge incontinence or symptoms of an overactive bladder.
Symptoms of bladder urgency and urge incontinence
Urge incontinence is caused by involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle (detrusor overactivity). Symptoms include strong urinary urgency, frequent urination, leakage, and nocturia (waking at night to urinate). Common triggers can be the sound of running water, getting home and turning a key in the door, or sudden changes in temperature. This condition can significantly impact daily life, leading many to plan outings around bathroom access.
Treatments for bladder urgency and urge incontinence
At Lift and Revive, we take a holistic, physiotherapy-led approach to managing urge incontinence and overactive bladder symptoms.
Your treatment may include:
Pelvic health physiotherapy to assess bladder and pelvic floor function, retrain bladder habits, and improve pelvic floor strength, coordination and holding patterns.
Bladder education and lifestyle strategies to help you gradually increase bladder capacity and reduce urgency triggers.
Advanced, non-invasive technologies such as the Emsella chair (which strengthens pelvic floor muscles through electromagnetic stimulation) and FormaV or Morpheus8V (which support tissue tone, blood flow, and elasticity).
These evidence-based options can be used as an adjunct if appropriate to help you regain bladder control, reduce urgency, and feel more confident in everyday life.
