Bladder dysfunction is not just a mechanical issue—it’s deeply connected to the nervous system. By understanding the role of Polyvagal Theory, Onuf’s nucleus, and bladder retraining, we can take a multifaceted approach to restoring urinary function.

💡 Key Takeaways: ✔ The autonomic nervous system plays a crucial role in bladder control.
✔ Stress and trauma can disrupt the bladder’s normal function.
✔ Bladder retraining and nervous system regulation improve continence.
✔ Hypopressives are a powerful tool to regulate intra-abdominal pressure and support bladder health.
✔ Balanced pelvic floor muscle tone is key—neither too tight nor too weak—for optimal continence.

For those struggling with bladder dysfunction or incontinence, a combined approach of bladder training, breathwork, pelvic floor support, and nervous system regulation offers real solutions for long-term relief.

✨ Let’s start normalising conversations around bladder health and give our nervous systems the care they need! ✨

In the fast pace of modern life, our nervous system plays an incredible role in balancing the demands of daily stress and maintaining a healthy feedback loop between its sympathetic (fight or flight), parasympathetic (rest and digest), and enteric branches. When this balance is intact, challenges are met, traumas integrated, and the body remains resilient, ready to self-regulate. However, when stress overwhelms us and inner reserves dwindle, this balance falters. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) loses its self-regulating ability, and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis becomes hyperactive—a state often mirrored in the fibers of the psoas muscle.