Stress Incontinence
Postpartum Bladder Leaks & Stress Incontinence
Physician-led, non-surgical care for active women who leak when they run, jump, lift, or sneeze.
You’re Not Alone & You Don’t Have to Just Live With It
Leaking when you run, jump, lift, laugh, or sneeze is one of the most common issues women face after pregnancy and childbirth—yet far too many are told it’s simply part of being a mom. At CT Sports Recovery in Westport, we don’t accept that. Our physician-led team helps active women across Fairfield County understand why bladder leaks happen and explore non-surgical options to improve them, so you can get back to the workouts, the sports, and the life you love.
Real medicine behind every recovery means taking your symptoms seriously and building a plan around you—discreetly and respectfully.
What Is Stress Urinary Incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the unintentional leaking of urine during moments of physical effort or pressure on the bladder—running, jumping, lifting, coughing, laughing, or sneezing. It’s especially common after pregnancy and childbirth, when the pelvic and periurethral tissues that support the bladder are stretched and strained.
SUI is extremely common, and the good news is that it can often be improved. The essential first step is understanding your specific situation through a thorough physician evaluation.
An Emerging, Non-Surgical Option: Focused Shockwave Therapy
Focused low-intensity shockwave therapy—the same category of technology we use for tendon and joint recovery—is being studied as a non-surgical approach to stress urinary incontinence. Early clinical research, including randomized controlled trials, suggests that focused shockwave applied to the pelvic region may help improve symptoms of stress urinary incontinence through its biological effects on the surrounding tissues.
We believe in being straightforward with you: this is an emerging application, not a guaranteed cure, and the research is still developing. That’s exactly why care at CT Sports Recovery always begins with a physician evaluation—to determine whether focused shockwave therapy may be an appropriate option for your individual situation.
Our Approach: A Coordinated, Physician-Led Plan
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Your care starts with a physician evaluation to understand your symptoms, history, and goals. From there, we may recommend focused shockwave therapy as part of a broader plan—and we collaborate closely with pelvic floor physical therapy, which remains a cornerstone of care for stress urinary incontinence. This coordinated, evidence-informed approach is designed to give you the most complete path toward meaningful improvement.
Helping Active Women Stay Active
Bladder leaks shouldn’t keep you from the gym, the trail, or the sports you love. Our mission is to help active adults—including active women navigating pregnancy, the postpartum period, and midlife—keep moving and stay active as they age. Women from Westport, Norwalk, Fairfield, Weston, New Canaan, Darien, and across Fairfield County trust CT Sports Recovery for discreet, respectful, physician-led care.
Why CT Sports Recovery?
Curious whether this could help you? Call (203) 651-5090 to schedule a confidential physician evaluation at CT Sports Recovery in Westport.