How SoftWave and Physical Therapy Can Help with Stress and Urge Incontinence
Understanding Incontinence
Incontinence is often minimized as “just a little leakage,” but it’s much more than that. It’s a condition that can deeply affect confidence, relationships, and quality of life. The truth is—it’s common, but not normal. You do not have to live with it, and effective, non-surgical solutions exist.
The most common types of incontinence include:
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Stress incontinence – Leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
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Urge incontinence – A sudden, intense need to urinate, often leading to leakage before reaching the bathroom.
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Mixed incontinence – A combination of both stress and urge symptoms.
Millions of women and men experience these issues, but embarrassment or the belief that it’s “just part of aging” often prevents them from seeking help. The good news? Both the causes and the symptoms are treatable—and SoftWave Therapy is transforming how quickly patients recover.
How SoftWave Therapy Works
SoftWave Therapy is an advanced regenerative treatment that uses broad-focused electrohydraulic shockwaves to stimulate your body’s natural healing and repair processes. Unlike other technologies that rely on microtrauma or pinpoint energy, SoftWave delivers a gentle, wide-reaching acoustic wave that penetrates deep into tissues—promoting regeneration rather than irritation.
In the context of incontinence, SoftWave helps by:
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Enhancing blood flow to the pelvic floor, urethra, and bladder muscles, improving oxygenation and tissue vitality.
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Stimulating tissue regeneration through the release of growth factors and recruitment of stem cells that repair and rebuild collagen and smooth muscle.
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Restoring nerve sensitivity and signaling, improving communication between the brain, bladder, and pelvic floor.
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Balancing muscle tone, both strengthening weak, underactive muscles and relaxing overactive, tight muscles that may contribute to leakage.
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Reducing inflammation, which often interferes with normal bladder and urethral function.
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Improving tissue lubrication and elasticity, which enhances urethral sealing and comfort.
Because of these regenerative effects, SoftWave doesn’t just mask symptoms—it addresses the root causes of incontinence at the cellular level.
Many patients experience noticeable improvement or resolution of symptoms in as few as 1–3 sessions, with the number of typical physical therapy treatments reduced by half when SoftWave is integrated into care. More complex cases may benefit from a full six-nine session protocol.
What Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Adds
Pelvic health physical therapy focuses on restoring coordination, strength, and relaxation of the pelvic floor. Contrary to popular belief, treatment is not just about doing Kegels. In fact, if your pelvic floor is already tight or overactive, Kegels can worsen leakage.
A skilled pelvic health physical therapist will assess:
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Whether your pelvic floor is too weak, too tense, or uncoordinated
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How your breathing, posture, or core mechanics contribute to symptoms
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If nervous system tension or stress is preventing relaxation and proper muscle function
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Whether gut or vaginal microbiome imbalances, diet, or constipation are aggravating symptoms
Treatment may include:
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Manual therapy to release tight pelvic muscles and fascia
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Breathwork, mindfulness, and neuromuscular retraining
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Strengthening and coordination exercises (beyond Kegels)
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Education on healthy bladder habits and fluid management
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Nutrition and microbiome support to reduce inflammation and urgency triggers
The Power of Combining SoftWave + Pelvic PT
When SoftWave Therapy and Pelvic Physical Therapy are combined, patients experience a synergistic effect.
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SoftWave restores tissue health, improves circulation, and “resets” muscle responsiveness at a cellular level.
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Pelvic PT retrains the muscles, nerves, and behaviors needed to maintain long-term bladder control and confidence.
This combination often accelerates healing dramatically. What might typically require 8–12 physical therapy visits can often be achieved in half the time when SoftWave is added. Many patients report noticeable changes after their first treatment, such as less urgency, fewer leaks, or improved control.
Bottom Line
Incontinence is not something men and women have to “live with.” It’s a treatable condition—and now, with regenerative therapies like SoftWave, improvement can happen faster than ever before.
At New You Health and Wellness, we specialize in combining advanced SoftWave Therapy with targeted pelvic health physical therapy to restore control, confidence, and quality of life.
Call 414-299-8121 today to schedule your consultation and see if you’re a candidate for treatment.
Most patients notice results within 1–3 sessions, with complete resolution often achieved in 2–6 visits depending on complexity.
Reclaim your freedom—because leaking is common, but it’s not normal.
