Natural Treatment for Overactive Bladder
The two major natural treatment for overactive bladder is bladder training and pelvic floor exercises. According to research, these two nondrug remedies can be very effective for many women, and they have almost no side effects.
Before you start any OAB treatment, it is best to understand how the bladder functions and what may be the cause of your condition.
Bladder training
Bladder training does not involve medications and is the most common OAB treatment. With the bladder train, you can change the way you use the bathroom. Instead of going whenever you feel the urge, you urinate at set times during the day, called scheduled voiding. To control the urge, try to wait a few minutes when it arises, then gradually increase to an hour or more before visiting the bathroom. It is easier to hold the urge while sitting down. Sit still and squeeze your pelvic floor muscles several times in a row. Training your bladder is not easy and will take time.