Incontinence Physiotherapy in Manchester
Bladder leakage and urinary incontinence are common, but they are not something you have to live with. At SU Women’s Health Physiotherapy & Wellness, we provide specialist incontinence physiotherapy in Manchester for women experiencing bladder leakage, urgency, stress incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Whether your symptoms started after childbirth, during menopause, after surgery or alongside pelvic floor weakness, physiotherapy can help you regain confidence and improve your quality of life.
What is urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence means leaking urine when you do not want to. Some women leak when they cough, sneeze, laugh, run or exercise. Others struggle with a sudden urge to rush to the toilet and may not make it in time.
Although incontinence is common, it is not normal and it can often be improved with the right pelvic floor treatment.
Types of incontinence we treat
- Stress incontinence
- Urge incontinence
- Mixed incontinence
- Bladder leakage after childbirth
- Postnatal pelvic floor weakness
- Leakage during exercise or running
- Bladder urgency and frequency
- Incontinence during menopause
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence is when you leak urine during activities that increase pressure on the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, jumping or exercise.
This is often linked to pelvic floor weakness, pregnancy, childbirth or prolapse symptoms.
Urge incontinence
Urge incontinence is when you suddenly need to rush to the toilet and may leak before you get there. You may also notice going to the toilet very frequently or waking several times during the night.
This can be linked to bladder irritation, pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause or habits that have developed over time.
Bladder leakage after childbirth
Many women experience bladder leakage after pregnancy and childbirth. This may happen when coughing, sneezing, exercising or lifting your baby.
Postnatal physiotherapy can help strengthen the pelvic floor, improve core function and reduce bladder symptoms safely.
How pelvic floor physiotherapy can help
Your assessment will look at your pelvic floor muscles, breathing, posture, abdominal muscles, bladder habits and lifestyle factors.
Treatment may include:
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Bladder retraining
- Urgency management techniques
- Breathing and core exercises
- Postnatal rehabilitation
- Lifestyle and fluid advice
- Support for prolapse symptoms
When should you seek help?
You should consider seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist if you:
- Leak urine when coughing or sneezing
- Need to rush to the toilet frequently
- Avoid exercise because of bladder leakage
- Experience leakage after childbirth
- Wake several times in the night to pass urine
- Feel worried or embarrassed by bladder symptoms
Frequently asked questions
Can physiotherapy help urinary incontinence?
Yes. Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help improve bladder control, reduce leakage and strengthen the muscles that support the bladder.
Can bladder leakage after childbirth improve?
Yes. Many women see significant improvement with pelvic floor rehabilitation and postnatal physiotherapy.
Do I need an internal examination?
Internal examinations are optional and will always be discussed with you first. Treatment can still be adapted if you do not feel comfortable.
Can menopause make incontinence worse?
Yes. Hormonal changes during menopause can affect the pelvic floor and bladder, making symptoms more noticeable.
Related services
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Manchester
- Postnatal Physiotherapy Check Manchester
- Pessary Clinic Manchester
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Manchester
- Menopause Physiotherapy Manchester
Book an appointment
If bladder leakage or incontinence is affecting your confidence, daily activities or exercise, specialist pelvic floor physiotherapy can help. Book an appointment today for incontinence physiotherapy in Manchester.
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Private consultations are available in Manchester. You do not need a diagnosis or referral to attend.