54. The Truth About Urgency & Urge Urinary Incontinence: What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You

If you’ve ever felt that sudden, drop-everything-and-run need to pee, you’ve experienced urgency. It’s that powerful message from your body saying it’s time to GO!Urgency itself isn’t a bad thing (because we need that signal). When it becomes unpredictable, frequent, or leads to leakage though? That’s when we move into urge urinary incontinence.In today’s conversation, we’re diving into urgency and urge urinary incontinence. While these conditions are common, they’re NOT something you have to just “live with”. Sometimes, urgency is linked to overactivity in the pelvic floor, while other times, fear, anxiety, or habit play a big role here.You deserve to move through your day without the constant worry of finding the nearest bathroom. Thankfully, this is a very fixable issue, and pelvic floor therapy can make a WORLD of difference for you!Episode Recap:What urgency and urge urinary incontinence actually are + how they differWhy urgency itself is normal, but urge incontinence isn’tHow your bladder and nervous system can start sending mixed messagesCommon patterns we see in those who “hold it” all dayThe fear & frustration that can come with sudden urges or leakageHow pelvic floor overactivity can contribute to urgencyThe nervous system’s role in creating that “gotta go now” feelingWhy withholding fluids can make symptoms WORSEWhat NOT to do if you’re struggling with urgency or incontinenceSimple, practical tips to help retrain your bladder and pelvic floor**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.Links/Resources:Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.projectFollow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealthFollow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealthCheck out Megan's websiteCheck out Roxi's website