Understanding Bladder Urgency, Overactive Bladder, and Chronic UTIs: A Comprehensive Guide

You Shouldn’t Have to Think About Peeing

Peeing should be a natural part of your day—not something that controls or disrupts it. Normal urination occurs every 2-4 hours, with the urge to go matching the amount of urine in your bladder. If you’re experiencing an intense urge to pee when there’s only a small amount of urine in your bladder (less than a 7-second stream), it might be time to seek help.

At Vital Pelvic Health and Wellness, we understand the frustration that comes with bladder urgency, overactive bladder, and chronic UTIs. These conditions can severely impact your quality of life, but they don’t have to. Our approach is to get to the root cause of your symptoms, ensuring lasting relief.

What We Consider in Your Treatment:

1. Pelvic Floor and Lower Abdominal Tone: Often, the issue is too much tension. Strengthening exercises might actually worsen the problem, so we focus on balancing the tone in these areas.

2. Fascial Movement Around the Bladder and Urethra: Restricted fascia can lead to discomfort and dysfunction. We work on improving the movement of these tissues to relieve symptoms.

3. Fluid Intake and Type: What you drink and how much you drink can directly influence your bladder health. We help you make informed choices that support your body’s needs.

4. Learned Neural Pathways: Sometimes, your body has developed a pattern that needs to be retrained. We work on rewiring these pathways to alleviate urgency.

5. Triggers for Urgency: Identifying and managing triggers is crucial. We help you understand what sets off your symptoms and how to manage them effectively.

6. Tension in Muscles Around Your Calves: It might seem far-fetched, but tension in your calves can impact your pelvic floor and bladder. We address this to support overall relaxation and function.

7. Nervous System Regulation/Stress Levels: Your nervous system plays a huge role in bladder function. We work on strategies to regulate stress and promote nervous system balance.
   

Bladder Symptoms and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Did you know that what feels like a UTI could actually be pelvic floor dysfunction? Even if you have a positive culture, your pelvic floor might be contributing to ongoing symptoms. Our medical system often overlooks the pelvic floor’s role in bladder health, leading to unnecessary antibiotics, misdiagnoses, and continued discomfort.

The Pelvic Floor Can Mimic a UTI

Tight, restricted pelvic floor muscles can create tension around the urethra and bladder, causing sensations that mimic a UTI. It’s not uncommon for patients to experience lingering symptoms even after a course of antibiotics. This is where pelvic floor therapy comes into play. By addressing the underlying muscle tension, we can help resolve the symptoms that traditional treatments might miss.

So, How Do You Know If It’s a UTI or Pelvic Floor Tension?

Here’s a quick guide:

• UTI Symptoms: Pain or burning during urination, frequent urination, and cloudy or strong-smelling urine.

• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Symptoms: Pelvic pain, discomfort during sex, and a constant urge to urinate, even when the bladder isn’t full.

• Shared Symptoms: Both conditions can cause an urgent need to urinate and discomfort in the lower abdomen.

  
  

What to Do If You’re Experiencing Symptoms

1. Always Get a Urinalysis: If you’re experiencing symptoms, start with a urinalysis to determine if there’s an infection. This will guide appropriate treatment.

2. Consider Probiotics: If you have a positive culture, talk to your doctor about taking probiotics alongside antibiotics. This can help replenish good bacteria in your system.

3. Seek Comprehensive Testing: For recurring positive cultures, consider more in-depth testing and diagnosis from experts like EVVY. They offer comprehensive vaginal microbiome testing and can provide a specific action plan. CODE: VITALPH10 for $10 Off.

4. Pelvic Floor Therapy: If symptoms persist after treatment, it might be due to tension in your pelvic floor. Stronger antibiotics aren’t always the answer—pelvic floor therapy can help.

   
   

Get to the Root Cause

At Vital Pelvic Health and Wellness, we treat men and women all over the Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Region. We believe in addressing the root cause of your symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves. Whether you’re dealing with bladder urgency, an overactive bladder, or chronic UTIs, our goal is to provide you with lasting relief.

Your bladder health shouldn’t control your life. Let us help you find the freedom and comfort you deserve.

Ready for Vital Pelvic Health to be a part of your treatment team?

Next Steps:

1. Visit our WEBSITE and fill out a contact form at the bottom of our page. Someone from our team will be in contact with you within 24 hours to answer questions and get you scheduled.

2. Need a specific time to talk to our team? Schedule a time that works best for you, then our admin team will call you at that time, ready to answer your questions!

3. OR simply call the clinic at 330-259-8006!