{"id":146,"date":"2025-01-22T13:35:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T13:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/ababs\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2025-09-22T14:25:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T13:25:27","slug":"techniques-to-help-empty-the-bladder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/ababs\/advice\/techniques-to-help-empty-the-bladder\/","title":{"rendered":"Techniques to help empty the bladder"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instructions for exercises<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Lean forward<\/strong>
    \nLean forward slightly and wait for a few seconds. Sit back up and note what happens.<\/li>\n
  2. Lean back<\/strong>
    \nLean back slightly and wait for a few seconds. Sit up again or tap gently, then note what happens.<\/li>\n
  3. Tap briskly<\/strong>
    \nTap briskly (8 times) above the pubic bone, and note what happens.<\/li>\n
  4. Stand up<\/strong>
    \nStand up, with or without bending. Note what happens.<\/li>\n
  5. Shimmy<\/strong>
    \nMove around as comfortably as you can, then sit back down. Note what happens.<\/li>\n
  6. Pelvic floor muscle squeeze<\/strong>
    \nSqueeze the pelvic floor muscles, hold for a few seconds, and then release. Note what happens.<\/li>\n
  7. Scoop<\/strong>
    \nUsing a tissue in your hand, lift your \u201cundercarriage\u201d up and forward towards the front. Note what happens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Vary the order<\/h2>\n

    Try varying the order of these exercises after each time you pass urine for about 3 days.<\/p>\n

    Repeat the exercises<\/h2>\n

    After that time, repeat the exercises that worked best for you.<\/p>\n

    This version breaks down each step more clearly and uses simpler language to help ensure the instructions are easy to follow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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