Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. If you're leaking during exercise, coughing, laughing, or even just feeling a constant urge to go, you're not alone. Many people silently struggle with bladder control, thinking it's just part of aging, childbirth, or surgery recovery. The truth? There’s help, and physical therapy is one of the most effective, non-invasive ways to treat it.
At Sparq Physical Therapy in Castle Rock, CO, we offer one-on-one pelvic floor therapy to address the root causes of urinary incontinence. Whether you’re dealing with stress incontinence, urge incontinence, or a combination of both, we’ll help you restore function, build strength, and take back control.
Affected Area
Urinary incontinence affects the pelvic floor muscles, bladder, and urethral sphincters that control urination. It may also involve the core, hip stabilizers, and nervous system pathways that regulate bladder signals. Dysfunction in any of these areas can lead to poor support or coordination, contributing to leaks and urgency.
Symptoms
Symptoms vary but may include urine leakage during physical activity (stress incontinence), sudden strong urges to urinate (urge incontinence), frequent trips to the bathroom, nighttime urination, or a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. These symptoms may be triggered by coughing, sneezing, jumping, laughing, or even standing up too quickly.
Treatments
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a proven, evidence-based approach to treating incontinence without surgery or medication. At Sparq PT, your personalized treatment plan may include:
Pelvic floor muscle training (beyond just Kegels) for strength and coordination
Bladder retraining techniques to manage urgency and frequency
Core and hip strengthening to support pelvic alignment and pressure control
Biofeedback or manual therapy to improve muscle awareness and relaxation
Lifestyle education around fluid intake, bladder irritants, and posture
With the right guidance and consistency, many patients experience noticeable improvement within just a few weeks.