Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Kegel exercises for overactive bladder in men to stop bladder urgency, bladder leakage and frequent urination with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au
Kegel Exercises for Overactive Bladder Timestamps
0:42 Kegel exercises to stop bladder urgency in men
3:09 Kegel strength exercises for overactive bladder symptoms (bladder frequency, urgency and incontinence)
Kegels for Bladder Urgency in Men
Bladder urgency occurs when the bladder muscle (detrusor) contracts. When the pelvic floor muscles contract the bladder relaxes and stops bladder urgency.
Stop OAB Bladder Urgency Step by Step
* Sit down when you experience bladder urgency
* Avoid holding your breath which can worsen urgency
* Perform a sustained Kegel exercise by shortening (retracting) the penis and contracting as if to stop the flow of urine
* Keep holding this Kegel exercise until bladder urgency stops as the bladder muscle relaxes
* Repeat Kegel exercises to stop urgency should it recommence
* Practice Kegels for real world bladder urgency for example with urgency triggers such as running water in the shower to stop overactive bladder symptoms.
2. Kegel Exercises for Overactive Bladder in Men
With bladder filling the pelvic floor muscles and tiny muscles inside the urine tube automatically contract allowing the bladder to fill. When these muscles are weak you may be more likely to experience overactive bladder symptoms.
The second way to manage overactive bladder symptoms including frequent urination, bladder urgency and incontinence may be achieved via pelvic floor muscle strengthening with regular Kegel exercises.
How to do Kegel Exercises Step by Step for Strengthening
* Start with the correct kegels technique
* You may choose to start Kegels lying down with weak pelvic floor muscles
* Progress to standing Kegels because bladder urgency usually occurs when standing
* Gradually increase your pelvic floor muscle endurance aiming for up to 10-20 second Kegel exercises
* Rest and recover in between every exercise
* Progress to doing strong Kegel exercises
* Practice Kegel exercises for strengthening 3 times a day on at least 5 days of the week
#kegelexercisesoveractivebladder #KegelsOAB #bladderurgencymen
Reference
Detrusor Muscle Image
By U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program - U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program (training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/images/illu_bladder.jpg) Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=789721
Video editing Jonah Bobongie
Music That Kid Goran licensed user
Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
Kegel exercises for overactive bladder in men to stop bladder urgency, bladder leakage and frequent urination with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au
Kegel Exercises for Overactive Bladder Timestamps
0:42 Kegel exercises to stop bladder urgency in men
3:09 Kegel strength exercises for overactive bladder symptoms (bladder frequency, urgency and incontinence)
Kegels for Bladder Urgency in Men
Bladder urgency occurs when the bladder muscle (detrusor) contracts. When the pelvic floor muscles contract the bladder relaxes and stops bladder urgency.
Stop OAB Bladder Urgency Step by Step
* Sit down when you experience bladder urgency
* Avoid holding your breath which can worsen urgency
* Perform a sustained Kegel exercise by shortening (retracting) the penis and contracting as if to stop the flow of urine
* Keep holding this Kegel exercise until bladder urgency stops as the bladder muscle relaxes
* Repeat Kegel exercises to stop urgency should it recommence
* Practice Kegels for real world bladder urgency for example with urgency triggers such as running water in the shower to stop overactive bladder symptoms.
2. Kegel Exercises for Overactive Bladder in Men
With bladder filling the pelvic floor muscles and tiny muscles inside the urine tube automatically contract allowing the bladder to fill. When these muscles are weak you may be more likely to experience overactive bladder symptoms.
The second way to manage overactive bladder symptoms including frequent urination, bladder urgency and incontinence may be achieved via pelvic floor muscle strengthening with regular Kegel exercises.
How to do Kegel Exercises Step by Step for Strengthening
* Start with the correct kegels technique
* You may choose to start Kegels lying down with weak pelvic floor muscles
* Progress to standing Kegels because bladder urgency usually occurs when standing
* Gradually increase your pelvic floor muscle endurance aiming for up to 10-20 second Kegel exercises
* Rest and recover in between every exercise
* Progress to doing strong Kegel exercises
* Practice Kegel exercises for strengthening 3 times a day on at least 5 days of the week
#kegelexercisesoveractivebladder #KegelsOAB #bladderurgencymen
Reference
Detrusor Muscle Image
By U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program - U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program (training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/images/illu_bladder.jpg) Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=789721
Video editing Jonah Bobongie
Music That Kid Goran licensed user
Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
