7 Tips For Caring For Your Husband With Incontinence
“My husband first started having leaks in his sixty’s,” says Karen Davis, a social worker who lives in Tucson, Arizona. “He didn’t think I knew, but I saw how he made a beeline to the bathroom when we would get home, how he scouted out every bathroom when we were out, and how he sometimes […]
Ask The Doc: Can Kegels Really Help My OAB Symptoms?
QUESTION: CAN PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES REALLY HELP WITH OAB SYMPTOMS? Answer: Yes! The pelvic floor is a web of muscles that cradle the bladder, uterus, and rectum. By keeping your pelvic floor strong and healthy, you can ensure that your muscles are strong enough to prevent leaks when those urgent needs strike. Kegel exercises are […]
7 Tell-Tale Signs You Have A Bladder Infection
If you’ve suffered from bladder infections in the past, you likely know the symptoms when you spot them. After all, a UTI is an unpleasant experience and not easily forgettable. But if you’re experiencing one for the first time, it may be hard to know what your symptoms mean. Below are 7 signs that you […]
Add these 3 moves to your pelvic floor workout!
A guest blog written by Michelle Herbst, PT Pelvic Floor Exercises, or Kegels, is the contraction of the muscles between the pubic bone and tailbone. When a pelvic floor exercise is performed, the person should feel a gentle tightening and lifting sensation in the lower abdomen and perineum. The pelvic floor muscle contraction is complete […]
7 Questions About Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease can be an embarrassing condition, but it’s treatable and worth talking to your doctor about. Read below for some of the most common questions about Peyronie’s Disease. WHAT IS PEYRONIE’S DISEASE? Peyronies disease is a condition that affects men, and occurs when a scar-like tissue builds up in the penis. This extra tissue […]
What Is The Pelvic Floor? (And Why Should I Care?)
If you’ve never thought much about your pelvic floor, you’re not alone. Most people don’t give this section of the body much consideration until it’s too late – they become incontinent, or worse, suffer a pelvic organ prolapse as a result of pregnancy, obesity or chronic constipation. But the pelvic floor is one of the […]
5 Ways To Calm Yourself When You Start To Feel Overwhelmed
In today’s world, it seems that everyone is stressed out. And what’s more, many people wear it as a badge of honor. Being “so busy” makes us feel productive and in charge. And everyone else is the same, so why should we feel any different? But stress has a lot of negative effects that can […]
It’s All About The Base: How To Work Out Your Pelvic Floor
We all have health goals. They are often about being more health conscious and physically active. I’ve heard varying goals from “I want to lose 15 pounds” to “I want to be able to run my first marathon,” but rarely do I hear “I want a stronger pelvic floor” or “I want to be able […]
4 Moves To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Before Getting Pregnant
Thinking of trying for a baby soon? Now is the perfect time to start strengthening your body in preparation for pregnancy and childbirth. And even if you’re not quite at that stage yet, the moves listed here are great for anyone to improve pelvic floor and core strength. The pelvic floor acts as a basket […]
3 Tips to Support Your Husband’s Bladder Health Treatment
At NAFC, we are advocates for rallying behind men and encouraging greater awareness of bladder, bowel, and prostate issues men often face. Men have the capacity to struggle with many of the same bladder and bowel health concerns as women but often struggle to be open, honest, and transparent about those difficulties here you have […]
3 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW To Fight Incontinence
While most people wait until January to start making resolutions, we at NAFC feel that it’s always a good time for positive change. HERE ARE THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW IF YOU ARE DEALING WITH INCONTINENCE. 1. WATCH YOUR DIET. Yes, we know it’s the holidays and this is probably the last thing […]
3 Reasons To Use A Mail Order Service For Incontinence Supplies
If you live with bladder leakage or care for someone who does, then you’ve been there. Walking into a grocery store or supermarket, standing in the incontinence aisle, completely overwhelmed by the number of options to choose from. “Which brand is the best? What style should I try? How do I know this product will […]
