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Here’s Why You Should Never Get Up To Pee In The Middle Of The Night

News admin1 · February 14, 2026 · Comments off

The pelvic floor may not seem directly linked to your nighttime habits, but the connection is there. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I often explain why waking up repeatedly at night to urinate isn’t ideal. Many patients report getting up once, twice, or even three times during the night. While common, this can be a sign of underlying issues. I discuss bladder irritants, the importance of proper hydration timing, and techniques to “retrain” the bladder for longer stretches between bathroom trips. These strategies are important, but there’s another reason to address nighttime urination—it can disrupt your REM (rapid eye... Continues…