Urine Leakage: A Common Health Problem for Women of All AGES! MEN TOO!

Women of all ages have bladder control problems.You may think bladder control problems are something that happen when you get older. The truth is that women of all ages have urine leakage. The problem is also called incontinence. Men leak urine too, but the problem is more common in women.

• Many women leak urine when they exercise, laugh hard, cough, or sneeze.
• Often women leak urine when they are pregnant or after they have given birth.
• Women who have stopped having their periods-menopause-often report bladder control problems.
• Female athletes of all ages sometimes have urine leakage during strenuous sports activities.

Urine leakage may be a small bother or a large problem. About half of adult women say they have had urine leakage at one time or another. Many women say it’s a daily problem. Urine leakage is more common in older women, but that doesn’t mean it’s a natural part of aging. You don’t have to “just live with it.” You can do something about it and regain your bladder control.

What causes bladder control problems and how can Pilates help correct this?

Weak muscles. Most bladder control problems are caused by weak pelvic muscles. These muscles may become stretched and weak during pregnancy and childbirth. Weak muscles let the bladder sag out of position, which may stretch the opening to the urethra. Pilates focuses on correctly activating and strengthing the pelvic floor muscles- schedule a complmentary consultation today to find out how Studio M Pilates & Fitness can help you!