Women's Urinary Incontinence: Relaxing Can Help
Posted on Sunday August 22, 2010
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When it comes to women's urinary incontinence, relaxation can be the last thing that comes to mind. Dealing with urinary leakage definitely isn't a relaxing event! Instead, leakage accidents have most women running for the bathroom in a panic.Believe it or not, relaxation can be a key to preventing urinary leakage. Really!
Why Relaxation Helps Prevent Urinary Incontinence
There are two major ways that relaxation can help you avoid urine leakage:
1. Relaxation helps you empty your bladder completely.
2. Relaxation gives you time to do a Kegel, which can prevent urine leakage.
Let's explore the first point: how relaxation can help you empty your bladder completely. By using a practice called double-voiding, you can ensure that you empty your bladder completely each time you go to the bathroom. This prevents urine leakage later, and also increases your bladder capacity. To double-void, take your time in the bathroom. First, urinate until you feel your bladder is empty. Then, wait about 10 seconds and then try to urinate again. You might be surprised that you still have to urinate. This is why it is important to relax and take your time when you are in the bathroom. Taking the time to double-void can prevent urine leakage accidents later.
Relaxation can also give you time to do a Kegel exercise or two on your way to the bathroom. If you feel the sudden urge to urinate, instead of panicking and running for the restroom, simply relax. Breathe deeply as you make your way to the bathroom, and do a couple of pelvic muscle contractions (Kegels). Kegel contractions can really help prevent urine leakage because they help tighten the sphincter muscles around the urethra, as well as supporting the bladder. Having a regular Kegel practice can keep these muscles in good shape, too.
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