Many people spend years adjusting their lives around bladder and bowel symptoms before realizing an advanced treatment option already exists. Planning every stop around a restroom, dealing with sudden urge episodes, or limiting social activities can slowly become part of the routine. At Incontinence Centers of America, patients throughout Denver and Colorado Springs discover that Axonics therapy offers a clinically proven solution focused on helping people regain urinary control and improve quality of life.
Axonics therapy is a form of sacral neuromodulation therapy that uses gentle stimulation of the sacral nerves to support better bladder and bowel communication. The rechargeable sacral neuromodulation system is designed for approved conditions clinically proven to respond to therapy, including urinary incontinence, urinary retention, overactive bladder, urinary urgency incontinence, and fecal incontinence. For many patients suffering from ongoing symptoms after lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or other conservative treatments, this advanced solution may provide meaningful symptom relief.
Everyday Signs You May Be A Good Candidate
One of the most common questions patients ask is simple. How do I know if this treatment solution fits my situation? In many cases, Axonics therapy becomes an option when symptoms continue interfering with daily routines despite previous care efforts.
You may benefit from Axonics therapy if you:
- Feel a sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to control
- Experience bowel incontinence or bowel symptoms regularly
- Wake multiple times during the night because of bladder symptoms
- Have urinary retention that affects comfort or confidence
- Want a minimally invasive outpatient procedure with long term therapy potential
Incontinence Centers of America helps patients understand the full picture before moving forward. The evaluation step includes a temporary system that allows patients and their doctor to determine how the therapy responds before receiving the implanted device permanently.
Specialized Care Focused Entirely On Bladder And Bowel Health
Incontinence Centers of America was founded with a clear purpose. The practice was built to provide specialized care dedicated entirely to bladder and bowel conditions instead of treating these concerns as a small part of a larger practice. That focused approach allows patients to receive care tailored specifically to their symptoms, goals, and quality of life.
The team specializes in bladder incontinence, fecal incontinence, urinary retention, overactive bladder, and colon and rectal conditions. Patients receive guidance at every stage of the journey and speak openly about symptoms, concerns, and treatment goals in a supportive setting.
Under the leadership of Dr. Jonathan Bernardini MD, Dr. Giancarlo Checa MD, and Dr. Justin Merkow MD, Incontinence Centers of America remains at the forefront of treating symptoms with advanced solutions including Axonics therapy by Boston Scientific.
Answers Patients Often Want Before Starting Treatment
Does Axonics therapy require major surgery?
Incontinence Centers of America explains that the procedure is minimally invasive and commonly performed under local anesthesia. Most patients return home the same day after the outpatient procedure. Recovery is typically straightforward, allowing patients to resume normal routines after a short period.
What happens during the evaluation period?
Incontinence Centers of America uses a temporary system during the evaluation period so patients can experience how Axonics therapy works before moving to permanent placement. This step helps patients and their healthcare provider track symptom improvement carefully. Many people notice changes involving urinary control or bowel control during this phase.
Can Axonics therapy help both bladder and bowel symptoms?
Incontinence Centers of America treats both bladder and bowel conditions using sacral neuromodulation. Because the sacral nerves influence bladder and bowel function together, therapy may help restore normal control in multiple areas at once. This includes overactive bladder, urinary retention, urinary incontinence, and fecal incontinence.
What if previous treatments did not help?
Incontinence Centers of America often works with patients who have failed conservative treatments including medications, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy. Axonics therapy offers a different approach focused on nerve communication instead of simply managing symptoms. For many patients, this creates a path toward long term symptom relief.
Is Axonics therapy only for severe symptoms?
Incontinence Centers of America evaluates patients with a wide range of symptoms, from occasional urgency to more persistent bladder and bowel concerns. The goal is finding the right treatment solution based on individual needs and daily challenges. Early evaluation may help patients regain bladder confidence before symptoms progress further.
