Urinary incontinence is the inability to control the release of urine from the bladder. UI is a common and often embarrassing problem. Coughing, sneezing, laughing exercising or lifting something heavy can stress the small sphincter muscle that controls the bladder. Some people experience occasional, minor leaks — or dribbles — of urine. Others uncontrollably wet their clothes frequently.
Pregnancy, childbirth, abdominal surgery or trauma can cause urinary incontinence. While women are more likely to have the problem, men can too. Just because there are adult diapers and super absorbent pads doesn’t mean they fix the problem – they just deal with the symptom.
For several months Cindy had been leaking when she sneezed. She couldn’t figure out why. Then she woke up one morning to find she had wet the bed. Being only 49-years-old she was determined to find a solution. Recently her acupuncturist told her how I had helped other women regain bladder control. so Cindy came in for treatment.
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Her EEG – brainwave analysis revealed an injury to the area of her brain that controls the little bladder muscles and can cause urinary incontinence. She explained that she had been in a car accident about a year before and within several months she started having her bladder control issues. She had no idea that her whiplash injury did more than just hurt her neck. She had a mild brain injury too.
She was elated after a handful of brain training neurofeedback treatments that she stayed dry when she sneezed! It takes time for the brain to create strong new pathways to restore control, so she is continuing to do brain training.
In the back of the head, near the brainstem, is the cerebellum. The cerebellum controls all muscle tone in the body. When the cerebellum is injured the signals to the little muscles are affected first. Loss of bladder control is one of the first symptoms. Balance and posture can also be thrown off.
Tina at 80 years young was very active working in the garden and enjoyed cooking for her family. She complained of her frustration with wetting herself when she sneezed or laughed. Her daughter convinced her to try the neurofeedback trainings. Tina was thrilled. She came in for the initial series of treatments then came back in for the occasional treatment to keep the bladder control signals strong. The whole family was happy because it gave Tina the confidence to go places and do things without the fear of wetting herself.
There is hope for people with bladder control issues. If you or someone you know is struggling with incontinence, you are welcome to give me a call and find out more about how I can help this condition.
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