Do you feel a sudden, strong need to urinate that’s hard to hold back — and sometimes, you can’t make it to the bathroom in time? This condition is called urge urinary incontinence (UUI). It’s one of the most frustrating types of bladder leakage and often feels like your bladder has a mind of its […]
Stress Urinary Incontinence: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Do you leak urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or lift something heavy? If so, you’re not alone. This is called stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and it affects 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives—especially after childbirth or menopause. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to live with it, and […]
Understanding Overactive Bladder (OAB): A Guide to Regaining Control
As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I often meet patients who quietly suffer from sudden urges to urinate, frequent trips to the bathroom, or unexpected leakage. These symptoms may be signs of a condition called Overactive Bladder (OAB)—and the good news is, it’s treatable. What is Overactive Bladder? OAB is a condition where the bladder muscle […]
Understanding Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
As a physiotherapist with over a decade of experience treating shoulder pain, I often see patients struggling with a condition known as Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS)—one of the most common causes of shoulder discomfort. It’s frustrating, painful, and can significantly affect your ability to work, sleep, or enjoy your daily activities. But the good news? […]
The Biopsychosocial Approach in Physiotherapy
Introduction Pain is more than just a physical sensation and is influenced by multiple factors. These including emotions, beliefs, and one’s social environment. For years, physiotherapy primarily focused on treating pain through a biomedical lens—targeting muscles, joints, and tissues, trying to fix them. However, over time and with research, modern pain science has actually shifted […]
The Hidden Link Between a Tight Pelvic Floor and Lower Back Pain
Most people tend to think of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) as a weakness problem, leading to bladder leaks or prolapse. But what if your pelvic floor is actually too tight? A hyperactive (overly tight) pelvic floor is one of the most overlooked causes of chronic lower back pain, hip tightness, and even bladder issues. Instead […]
Understanding The Science Behind Chronic Persistent Pain
Why Do We Feel Pain? Introduction Have you ever wondered why we feel pain and the science behind it? For instance, why does a small paper cut sometimes hurt more than a more significant cut? Or why does someone who has had an amputation still feel pain in the missing limb? If you’ve asked yourself […]