Incontinence Products for Women

Women with urinary incontinence need not necessarily resort to surgery or medication, as physiotherapists can now do "wonders" when it comes to pelvic floor problems, an expert has said.

Dr Julia Garcia, a urologist at Franciscan St Anthony Health in Michigan City, US, told nwi.com that traditional techniques only provided a short-term solution to bladder problems.

"Now we understand that the pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles, and those can become strained or inflamed or tight like guitar strings," the urologist explained.

"If those floor muscles are constantly flexed, there can be pelvic pain, pain during sex, overactive bladder symptoms and lower back pain, which stems from compensating with other muscles."

Dr Garcia revealed that urologists now send patients to a physiotherapist so that they learn how to control their pelvic floor muscles better.

Meanwhile, Tracy Campbell, a specialist in women's health and chronic pelvic dysfunction at Dynamic Rehabilitation Services in Valparaiso, told the news provider that physiotherapy can help save money on incontinence pads, such as Lil Form Classic pads, which are shaped to ensure comfort and leakage security.

She added: "Physical therapy can also possibly prevent the need for surgery."