Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What is overactive bladder (OAB)?
- I have tried Kegels and they did not solve my problem. How can Beyond Kegels do any better?
- What types of leaking (incontinence) are there?
- Who can benefit from the Beyond Kegels protocol?
- Is the Beyond Kegels protocol based on research by health care professionals?
- What if I am not leaking but I have feelings of frequency and urgency?
- What is overactive bladder (OAB)?
- How can I find out more and get started with the Beyond Kegels protocol?
- How often should I be toileting during the day and at night?
- What is incontinence?
- What is fibromyalgia?
- What is chronic pelvic pain?
- I have tried medication and rest but I still have pain that limits what I can do. Are there other things I can do myself to feel better?
- What are some associated symptoms of chronic pain?
- What is chronic pain?
A. The bladder is a muscle and it contracts or tightens to push urine out. Each time the bladder muscle tightens to push it sends messages to your brain telling you to go to the bathroom. Sometimes the bladder muscle tells your brian it needs to toilet too often, even when there is not much urine in the bladder. This is called OVERACTIVE BLADDER (OAB).