Urinary Incontinence Treatment in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Bladder leaks are common, treatable, and nothing to be embarrassed about. At Ridgeview, Dr. Kroner starts by finding out why you are leaking, then builds a plan around the cause. That plan can include an in-office pelvic floor chair that strengthens the muscles that control your bladder while you sit fully clothed.
Incontinence care at a glance
Evaluation first, so treatment matches the cause of your leaks
In-office pelvic floor chair that works the muscles for you
Non-invasive: no surgery, no needles, and you stay fully clothed
For women and men, including after childbirth, menopause, or prostate surgery
Honest guidance: if a specialist is the better next step, you will hear that first
What is urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is the accidental leakage of urine, also called loss of bladder control or a leaky bladder. It can be a few drops when you sneeze, or a sudden urge that you cannot hold. It is also one of the most common health concerns adults face. Studies estimate that between a quarter and nearly half of women experience it, and men are affected too, especially after prostate surgery. Common does not mean you have to live with it.
Types of incontinence
- Stress incontinence: leaks with a cough, sneeze, laugh, lift, or jump
- Urge incontinence: a sudden, strong need to go and not making it in time, often part of overactive bladder
- Mixed incontinence: a combination of stress and urge symptoms
- Overflow incontinence: a bladder that does not empty fully and dribbles
- Functional incontinence: a physical or other limitation makes it hard to reach the bathroom in time
What causes it?
Stress leakage usually comes from pelvic floor muscles that have been weakened or stretched, often by pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, aging, or prostate surgery. Urgency has a longer list of contributors, including caffeine and alcohol, urinary tract infections, constipation, certain medications, diabetes, and nerve conditions. Some of these causes are temporary and reversible, which is why an evaluation comes before any treatment.
How Ridgeview evaluates it
Leaking has more than one cause, so the first visit is about getting the full picture.
- A conversation about when and how you leak, sometimes with a short bladder diary
- Review of medications, fluids, caffeine, and bowel habits
- A urine test to check for infection, blood, or sugar
- A focused physical exam when appropriate
- Clear next steps, including a specialist referral when that is the better path
Common signs + symptoms
Leaking when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise
Sudden urges that are hard to hold
Getting up at night to urinate
Wearing pads or liners just in case
Planning outings around bathrooms
Leaks since childbirth, menopause, or prostate surgery
When should I see a doctor?
It is worth an evaluation if leaks are changing how you live: wearing pads, skipping workouts, planning outings around bathrooms, or getting up at night to go.
Please seek care promptly if leaking comes with blood in your urine, pain or burning, fever, trouble emptying your bladder, or new back pain, leg weakness, or numbness.
Related conditions
Free meet and greet
Meet Dr. Kroner before you decide anything.
Sit down with Dr. Kroner for a free meet and greet. Ask how incontinence care works at Ridgeview, get your questions answered, and see whether it feels like the right fit. No cost and no pressure.
Treatment depends on what is actually causing the problem.
Depending on the type and cause of your leaks, your plan may include:
Pelvic floor muscle training, with coaching on proper technique
Bladder training and scheduled bathroom trips for urgency
Changes to fluids, caffeine, and bowel habits
Review of medications that can make leaking worse
Prescription medication when it is clinically appropriate
Pelvic floor chair sessions in our Wheat Ridge office
Referral to pelvic floor physical therapy, urology, or urogynecology when needed
A pelvic floor chair, right here in Wheat Ridge.
A non-invasive way to strengthen the muscles that hold urine in. No surgery, no needles, and nothing to undress for.
How it works: The chair, sometimes called a Kegel chair, uses focused electromagnetic energy to make your pelvic floor muscles contract and release, over and over, far more times than you could manage on your own with Kegel exercises.
What a session is like: You sit on the chair in your regular clothes. You will feel the muscles tighten and lift, then relax. You can read or simply rest until the session is done.
Afterward: There is no recovery time, so you can drive home and get on with your day. Some people notice mild muscle soreness, much like the day after a workout.
Who it may help: Adults with stress, urge, or mixed leakage tied to a weak pelvic floor, including after childbirth, around menopause, or after prostate surgery.
Who should skip it: The chair is generally not used during pregnancy, or for people with a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, or with metal implants near the pelvis such as a copper IUD or a hip replacement. Dr. Kroner screens for this before your first session.
What the research says: Controlled studies of magnetic pelvic floor stimulation have found that many people leak less and report better quality of life afterward. The studies are still fairly small, results vary from person to person, and guided pelvic floor exercise remains the usual first step. Think of the chair as one useful tool, not a guaranteed fix.
Curious whether the chair could help you?
Book a free meet and greet to talk it through with Dr. Kroner, or call the office and we will answer your questions.
Why Choose Ridgeview DPC for Incontinence Treatment?
Bladder leaks are easy to put off mentioning, especially in a rushed appointment. At Ridgeview Direct Care in Wheat Ridge, Dr. Kroner takes the time to ask the right questions, look for causes that are simple to fix, and explain every option in plain language. If the pelvic floor chair makes sense for you, it is available right in the office. If pelvic floor physical therapy, medication, or a specialist would serve you better, you will hear that too. The goal is the same either way: fewer leaks and more freedom to move, travel, exercise, and sleep.
Why Ridgeview
A doctor with time to listen.
Many people never bring up leaking with a doctor because the visit feels rushed or the topic feels awkward. Visits with Dr. Kroner are unhurried and one-on-one, so there is room to talk it through, find the cause, and choose a plan you are comfortable with.
Common questions about incontinence treatment
Is leaking urine just a normal part of aging or having children?
It is common, but it is not something you simply have to accept. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and aging all make leaks more likely, and for most people it can be improved with treatment. The first step is finding out which type of incontinence you have.
Do I need surgery to fix incontinence?
Usually not as a first step. Most people start with non-surgical options such as pelvic floor strengthening, bladder training, habit changes, or medication. Surgery can be a good choice for some types of leakage, and Dr. Kroner will refer you to a urologist or urogynecologist if that is the better route.
What does the pelvic floor chair feel like?
Most people describe a strong tightening and lifting sensation, sometimes with tingling. It can feel unusual at first, but it should not be painful. You stay fully clothed the entire time.
How many chair sessions will I need?
It depends on the type of leakage and how long it has been going on. Dr. Kroner will recommend a schedule after your evaluation and check your progress along the way.
Can the pelvic floor chair help men?
It can. Most of the research in men involves leakage after prostate surgery. Those studies are small, but they suggest magnetic pelvic floor stimulation may help men regain control sooner than exercises alone, with similar results over the long term. An evaluation will show whether it fits your situation.
Can I just do Kegel exercises at home?
Often, yes, and they are usually part of the plan. The hard part is doing them correctly and consistently, which is where coaching helps. The chair is an option when exercises alone have not been enough or are difficult for you to do.
Where is Ridgeview, and what areas do you serve?
Ridgeview Direct Care is at 4045 Wadsworth Blvd #300 in Wheat Ridge. We welcome patients from Arvada, Lakewood, Edgewater, Golden, Applewood, and across the west Denver metro.
Stop planning your day around the bathroom.
Start with an evaluation with Dr. Kroner at Ridgeview Direct Care. Serving Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Lakewood, Edgewater, Golden, and the west Denver metro.
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Ridgeview Direct Care
Address: 4045 Wadsworth Blvd #300, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 720-807-9961