30-40% of people with PD will experience bladder issues.

Fluctuations in dopamine and impeded nerve signals are often the culprit and can lead to symptoms such as urinary urgency, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, and increased night time urination. There are many treatments available to help with these symptoms including tibial nerve stimulation, myofascial release of the pelvic floor and bladder retraining.  

PD can cause the nerves in the intestine to slow down in much the same way as it affects the brain and spinal cord. When movement in the intestines, known as motility, slows down, stool can start to back up in the colon. Most of the water we consume is absorbed in the colon. The longer stool sits there, there more water is absorbed and the harder the stool gets. This can lead to impaction, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. We can help! Bowel massage is a great way to help stimulate that movement!