Bladder Control & Urinary Concerns
Bladder concerns are very common, but they’re not something you have to “just live with”.
Urinary incontinence (involuntary leaking of urine) affects around 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives, and bladder symptoms can occur at any age, not just after childbirth or menopause. Men can also experience bladder leakage and other urinary concerns, particularly following prostate surgery or with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic health physiotherapy is considered a first-line treatment for many bladder conditions, meaning it is recommended before medication or surgery in most cases.
At Elevate Pelvic Health, we commonly help people with:
Stress urinary incontinence
Leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting or exercise.
Overactive bladder (OAB) learn more about overactive bladder
Urinary urgency, frequent urination, needing to rush to the toilet, and sometimes leaking on the way.
Mixed incontinence
A combination of stress leakage and urgency symptoms.
Voiding dysfunction
Difficulty starting urine flow, incomplete bladder emptying, weak or intermittent stream.
Bladder pain or discomfort
Pain or burning with bladder filling or emptying, once infection and other medical causes have been ruled out.
Bladder problems may be more common in people with connective tissue disorders - read more about hypermobility & hEDS and the pelvic floor
How pelvic health physiotherapy can help
Bladder symptoms are often linked to how the pelvic floor muscles, bladder and nervous system are working together.
Your pelvic health physiotherapy assessment may include:
A detailed discussion of your bladder symptoms and habits
Pelvic floor muscle assessment (external and/or internal, with your consent)
Assessment of breathing, posture and abdominal muscle function
Identification of lifestyle and behavioural factors that may be contributing
Treatment is individualised and may include:
Pelvic floor muscle retraining (strengthening or relaxation, depending on your needs)
Bladder training and urgency suppression strategies
Education around bladder habits, fluid intake and toileting posture
Exercise modification and return-to-impact guidance
Support through life stages such as pregnancy, postpartum and menopause
You’re not alone, help is available
Bladder symptoms can have a significant impact on confidence, exercise, work and social life, but they are very treatable. Early assessment and appropriate treatment often lead to excellent outcomes.
If you’re experiencing bladder leakage, urgency, difficulty emptying or bladder-related pain, pelvic health physiotherapy may be able to help.
Our Springfield Pelvic Health Clinic
Elevate Pelvic Health provides expert pelvic and women’s health physiotherapy to the Springfield Central community and surrounding suburbs, including Brookwater, Augustine Heights, and Spring Mountain.
You can find us conveniently located inside the Total Fusion Lions complex at 16 Eden Station Drive. Our clinic offers a private, supportive environment where we combine evidence-based care with a deep understanding of the local community’s needs. Whether you are visiting us for pregnancy support or pelvic floor rehabilitation, our Springfield team is here to help you move with confidence.
Getting Here: We are just a short walk from the Springfield Central train station, with ample parking available on-site at the Lions stadium precinct.