Urinary Problems
Your body needs water or other fluids to work properly and to avoid dehydration. Dehydration, hygiene alongside a bad diet as well as a sedentary and stressful lifestyle can play havoc with the body. A healthy bladder is important to us all but many suffer in silence even though a lot can be done to improve things.
Your treatment plan
After a thorough medical history and examination procedure treatment needs to address the underlying causes and any exacerbating factors.
Acupuncture
Certain acupuncture points have been shown to affect areas of the brain that are known to reduce sensitivity to pain and stress, as well as promoting relaxation and deactivating the ‘analytical’ brain, which is responsible for anxiety (1). Acupuncture helps provide short-term improvement in the symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome (through electro-acupuncture at the SP6 point)
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Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and aids the release of neurochemical messenger molecules. The resulting biochemical changes influence the body's homeostatic mechanisms, thus promoting physical and emotional wellbeing. (1) If you have any concerns please arrange to see your GP.
Massage
A combination of bodywork such as tui na, acupressure, massage, reflexology, relaxation, breathing and mindful awareness exercises are also a core strategy that has proven helpful for many people.
Other Lifestyle factors - Creating restful sleep patterns, making sure you have the right diet, nutrients and nourishing eating habits are also key, as well as addressing any emotional issues that may be involved.
- Wu MT et al. Central nervous pathway for acupuncture stimulation: localization of processing with functional MR imaging of the brain-- preliminary experience. Radiology 1999; 212: 133-41.