Daytime Accidents & Urgency In Children
Daytime accidents, urinary incontinence, or stool leaks (encopresis) are common challenges for many children — and they can be stressful for both kids and parents. If your child is experiencing frequent daytime wetting, leaking stool, or rushing to the bathroom with urinary urgency, pediatric pelvic floor therapy can help.
Understanding Why Daytime Accidents Happen:
In most cases, incontinence is not a behavioral problem. Instead, it’s often caused by underlying issues such as:
Constipation or incomplete bowel emptying
Muscle coordination difficulties
Delayed or reduced awareness of body signals
Nervous system or sensory processing challenges
When the bladder or bowels don’t fully empty, children may experience ongoing leaks or urgency. Some may not feel the need to go until it’s too late, while others may strain or hold due to discomfort or fear of accidents. Left untreated, these patterns can affect a child’s confidence, social life, and participation in daily activities.
How Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps:
At OWN Pediatric Therapy, we specialize in helping children overcome bowel and bladder accidents through a whole-body approach.
Pelvic floor therapy helps children:
Coordinate pelvic floor muscles for proper control and relaxation
Recognize and respond to bladder and bowel signals
Develop healthy toileting habits and routines
Address constipation and improve regularity
Our one-on-one therapy sessions are designed to uncover the root cause of accidents and provide lasting solutions. Families receive practical strategies and home routines to support progress between sessions — helping kids feel comfortable, confident, and in control again.
Common Symptoms and Concerns We Treat:
Daytime urinary accidents or leaking
Urinary urgency or frequency
Stool leakage or encopresis
Constipation-related incontinence
Incomplete bladder or bowel emptying
Find Relief for Your Child:
If your child is struggling with daytime accidents, urinary leaks, or stool incontinence, you’re not alone — and there’s help.
OWN Pediatric Therapy provides pediatric pelvic floor therapy for children in Denver, Colorado, and virtually across the U.S., helping kids build body awareness, restore healthy routines, and regain the confidence to enjoy being a kid again. Learn more!