Urinary incontinence can be embarrassing and uncomfortable to deal with. The good news is that there are many treatments for incontinence that do not involve surgery or other invasive measures. If you want to treat or manage your incontinence, the following are three natural, non-invasive methods to consider.

Pelvic Floor Exercises

In many cases, urinary incontinence is caused or made worse by a weak pelvic floor. This is a common issue in women who have recently given birth, but it can occur in others, too. Pelvic floor exercises to help strengthen these muscles can help you gain greater control over your bladder. One option is to do Kegel exercises daily. Basically, you activate the same muscles that you use to cut off your flow of urine. Contract those muscles, hold the contraction for a few seconds, and then release. Repeat this 10 or 12 times, and do a couple of sets of 10-12 repetitions each day. You could also see a physical therapist who offers pelvic floor treatments for some more specific, targeted exercise recommendations.

Weight Loss

If you are overweight, losing weight can go a long way toward easing your incontinence. As you lose weight, there will be less pressure on your bladder and kidneys, and so your urge to urinate will diminish over time. Losing weight can also help bring your blood sugar levels under control, which can also have a positive impact on your bladder control. 

If you do decide to lose weight, make sure you go about it in a healthy, sustainable way. Focus on moving your body more, choosing healthier food, and losing a couple of pounds per week, at most.

Herbal Remedies

There are a couple of herbal remedies that may help you gain better control of your bladder. Gosha jinki gan is one of them. This blend of herbs is thought to ease the nerve signals that tell you that your bladder is full when it's really not. Another option is cleavers, a herb often purchased in tea form that can help soothe the bladder. You could also try buchu, which is an African herb that is said to help improve incontinence.

Incontinence can be quite an annoyance, but there's no reason to let it rule your life. Talk to your doctor or a naturopath about the non-invasive treatments above. Some patients get the best results when they combine all three approaches. 

For more info about incontinence treatments, contact a local company.