Magnetotherapy. Several studies have evaluated the effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields in the treatment of stress and urgency incontinence^7-15 . They were carried out mainly in women. For now, the results obtained are promising. This method could be considered as an alternative to traditional approaches when these fail. Supervision by a qualified practitioner is recommended. Consult our Magnetotherapy sheet to find out more.

 Acupuncture. Some clinical trials suggest that acupuncture may reduce the frequency of urinary incontinence^3-6 . In a study of 85 women withurgency urinary incontinence, acupuncture (4 treatments in 1 week) reduced the frequency of incontinence and improved the quality of life of the participants³. Another study involved 15 elderly women whose symptoms of urinary or mixed urinary incontinence had resisted usual medical treatment. After 12 acupuncture treatments, they noticed an improvement in 12 of the 15 patients. In addition, this improvement was still present 3 months after the end of the treatments.⁴.

 Pilates method. In 2010, a clinical study evaluated the effectiveness of Pilates exercises in 52 women, with or without urinary incontinence problems.¹⁶. The subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups. For 12 weeks, the women practiced, twice a week for 2 hour, either Pilates exercises or muscle re-education and biofeedback therapy directed by a physiotherapist. The results showed that all of the women improved the strength of their pelvic floor muscles, but no significant difference was seen between the 1 groups.

 Hypnotherapy. Experts from the Mayo Clinic in the United States observe that some people see their symptoms relieved after using hypnotherapy¹⁹. This technique uses mental suggestion to modify behaviors or perceptions, promote healing, etc. It is part of the Body-Mind Approaches.