As the temperature goes up and allergy season begins, the constant sneezing and nasal congestion can be more than just a nuisance – it can also lead to urinary leakage. If you are one of the many individuals who is suffering this season from allergies and experiencing bladder leakage too, you are not alone! Here are 3 practical tips to prevent leakage while sneezing this allergy season.

• Bend your knees – this puts your pelvis in a better position so that all the pressure that is forced down when sneezing can be equally managed between your abdominals and your pelvic floor
• Be mindful of your fluid intake – double your amount of water to bladder irritant such as caffeine or alcohol to keep your urine more diluted to reduce leakage as well as urgency
• Come see your favorite pelvic floor specialist 🙂 – a pelvic floor therapist can give you a full picture of why you may be experiencing this leakage by assessing your muscles internally

Don’t let sneezing induced leakage prevent you from going outside and enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Try implementing these tips into your daily routine to become more proactive in managing your symptoms. If you have tried tips one and two and are still experiencing wanted leakage, give us a call today for a free consultation to hear more on other ways we can treat your symptoms!