Bouncing Back: How Shockwave Therapy Helped Me Say Goodbye to Stress Incontinence

To Pee or not to Pee?

Let’s talk about something no one warned me about after having kids—peeing a little every time I laughed, sneezed, or, heaven forbid, jumped on a trampoline. If you’ve had babies, you know the struggle. I love my two kids, but let’s be real: my bladder has never been the same since their grand entrances into the world. At 38, I was tired of crossing my legs every time I felt a sneeze coming on, but I was not interested in taking medications for the rest of my life, and surgery? No, thank you. There had to be another way.

Enter shockwave therapy. When I first heard about it, I had two thoughts: 1) Does it hurt? and 2) Will I end up with superpowers? (Spoiler alert: No and, sadly, no.) But what it did do was change my life in ways I never imagined. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-intensity sound waves to stimulate blood flow, promote tissue regeneration, and strengthen the pelvic floor. In other words, it helps wake up the muscles that have been on maternity leave since my last delivery—without the need for prescriptions or surgery.

The process was surprisingly quick and painless—no needles, no downtime, just a series of sessions where these gentle sound waves worked their magic. Over a few weeks, I started noticing a difference. My “oops” moments became fewer and farther between. By the end of my treatments, I could sneeze, laugh, and even jump rope (yes, really) without worrying about an unexpected leak. It felt like I had reclaimed a part of my body I thought was lost forever, and I did it without a single pill or scalpel involved.

So, if you're in the same boat—whether it’s from having kids, aging, or just the unfairness of gravity—know that you’re not alone, and there are solutions. Shockwave therapy gave me back my confidence, my dignity, and, most importantly, my ability to chase my kids without fear of a wardrobe change. And for that, I am forever grateful!