Do you urinate just in case? Stop JICing

Written By: Veronica Lane, PT

Let’s put an end to just in case urinating, or JICing we like to call it.

You were probably taught to do it growing up, mom said, “Go to the bathroom before we leave.” Then you rolled your eyes and did it.

Now it’s a habit: you pee before you leave to go anywhere, “Just in case”…

I too was that mom. Do you think I let 4 pre-schoolers leave the house without trying to pee first? Never.

JICIng repeatedly will teach your bladder it should empty at first signal when only 1/4 to 1/2 full. You go before the bladder is completely full. This is not good for your bladder at all!

The bladder is made to stretch like a balloon. Repeatedly emptying before the bladder is full may cause you to lose the stretch factor and then you may never completely empty. Issues such as urinary urgency, frequency, and other bladder and pelvic floor problems may follow.

Try to make it 3-4 hours between urinating during the day. Ignoring the early signals is tough, but you can re-train the bladder and I can help you.

NO MORE JICING…MIND OVER BLADDER…

Bladder re-training is one of the most important goals of pelvic floor physical therapy if needed.

Veronica Lane is a Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. She earned a Master of Health Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. She is a NASM certified personal trainer.

Veronica has 30 years of experience as a Physical Therapist. She has worked in outpatients/orthopedics, sports medicine, acute care, and home health. She has a specialization in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. She received her training through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.

Veronica has a passion for educating and helping women understand Pelvic Floor health and wellness. She has been a speaker around St. Louis numerous times promoting Pelvic Health and educating that pelvic floor dysfunction is “common not normal”. She has a mission to empower women with the knowledge and tools to live life fully with a healthy pelvic floor!

Veronica is a wife and Mom to 4 teenagers. She enjoys everything fitness and nutrition and spends time working out in different gyms, running, hiking and walking. She loves being outdoors.

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