Incontinence
April 25th, 2007
- Incontinence is the leaking of urine brought about when one sneezes, coughs, laughs or exercises.
- For stress incontinence sufferers, avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Go to the toilet only when there is a need.
- The astringent effects of horsetail has been used to treat incontinence.
- Use the Kegel exercise to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles which support the bladder, rectum and in women, the uterus. To locate these muscles, pretend to stop the flow of urine and wind, the muscles that feel tighten are the ones that need training.
[Note : If unsure whether the correct muscles have been identified, try stopping the urine flow when urinating, then release it. Do this only to identify the correct muscles for this is not part of the exercise.]
The exercise : contract the pelvic floor muscles and hold for 10 seconds (or at least 2 seconds for initial attempts). Relax the muscles slowly for an equal amount of time. Repeat this contraction 5 to 10 times. Do this workout once every hour or at least 8 times daily. This exercise can be done in a standing, sitting or lying down position.
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