Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?

The OAB "Gotta Go Dance" affects all genders! “My bladder rules my life! It’s a joke with my friends and family that I know where every bathroom is between here and Timbuktu!” Check “Over Active Bladder (OAB)” on the internet and you will see multiple ads for medications! Let’s consider what OAB is, and some … Continue reading Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?

Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?

The OAB "Gotta Go Dance" affects all genders! “My bladder rules my life! It’s a joke with my friends and family that I know where every bathroom is between here and Timbuktu!” Check “Over Active Bladder (OAB)” on the internet and you will see multiple ads for medications! Let’s consider what OAB is, and some … Continue reading Over Active Bladder; Is Your Bladder Truly on overdrive?

To Kegel or Not to Kegel?

Should I kegel? Should I not kegel? How do I kegel? I was told to kegel all of the time!! I was told to NEVER kegel because I have tightness. These are some of the statements that I frequently hear from new clients and patients seeking help (and clarification!) for incontinence, prolapse, urge and frequency, … Continue reading To Kegel or Not to Kegel?

Are You Ready to Beat Bladder Leakage?

At Embody, we understand that incontinence is related to more than simply weakness in the pelvic floor musculature, “tightness” in the muscles, having a baby, or because of changes related to aging. We look at all of you, and how your trunk (aka “core") and pelvic floor work together. We utilize RUSI (real time ultrasound imaging) to visualize your bladder, your trunk and musculature, and use this as a form of evaluation and feedback as we retrain your muscles. We educate you about anatomy, how your body works together, and how we can retrain.