Leaking When You Laugh or Cough? Pelvic Physio Can Help

Leaking with cough/sneeze or workouts? Pelvic physio offers proven solutions in Milton. Learn what works & book today.

Why Leaking Happens

If you leak urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or jump, you’re not alone. This type of bladder leakage—called stress urinary incontinence—is common after pregnancy and childbirth, but it’s not something you have to “just live with.”

Leaking usually happens when the pelvic floor muscles can’t provide enough support to the bladder and urethra during pressure changes (like coughing or running). Weakness, over-tightness, poor coordination, or even scar tissue can all contribute.

Assessment You Can Expect

When you book with a pelvic floor physiotherapist, your assessment may include:

• A review of your birth and medical history

• Questions about bladder habits, frequency, and leakage triggers

• Posture and breathing assessment

• Gentle pelvic floor evaluation (with your consent)

The goal isn’t to judge or lecture—it’s to understand the “why” behind your leakage so treatment is targeted and effective.

Beyond “Just Kegels”

You’ve probably heard that Kegels are the solution for leakage. While they can help, they’re not the whole story. For many women, Kegels done incorrectly—or without considering relaxation, coordination, and breath—don’t solve the problem.

Pelvic physio offers a more complete approach:

• Strengthening when needed

• Relaxation techniques for overactive muscles

• Core and breath training to sync pressure systems

• Lifestyle strategies (like bladder-friendly habits)

This comprehensive care helps you get lasting results, not just a quick fix.

Home Strategies

Alongside in-clinic treatment, your physio may recommend simple strategies to reduce leakage at home:

• The “knack” technique: engaging the pelvic floor before a cough or sneeze

• Adjusting fluid intake (not cutting back too much)

• Bladder-friendly choices (limiting bladder irritants like caffeine)

• Consistent movement and posture awareness

These small changes add up and make your daily life easier.

When to See a Physio

If leakage is happening more than once in a while—or if it’s holding you back from laughing, exercising, or feeling comfortable in public—it’s worth seeking help. Pelvic physiotherapy in Milton provides private, evidence-based support so you can get back to living without worry.

Next Steps

Bladder leakage may be common, but it’s not something you need to accept. With the right assessment and treatment, you can regain confidence, comfort, and control.

👉 Ready to get started? Call us at 905-876-8885 or Milton Pelvic Physiotherapy.