Urinary incontinence. Sexual dysfunction. Back pain. At InterveneMD, we understand how frustrating these conditions can be. But believe it or not, many of them can be traced back to a dysfunction within a specific set of muscles—the pelvic floor.
If weakened pelvic floor muscles have taken a toll on your health, Emsella in Charleston, SC can help. Using high-intensity muscle stimulation through radiofrequency energy, Emsella is great for patients who want to strengthen their pelvic floor non-invasively, and without surgical intervention.
Keep reading this blog to learn how Emsella treats a variety of pelvic floor-related conditions and the treatment process at InterveneMD. Ready to speak with one of our experts? Check out our website or give our team a call to schedule your initial consultation.
What are the pelvic floor muscles?
The pelvic floor includes the muscles that stabilize your trunk and support the organs in your pelvis, including the bladder and reproductive system. These muscles contract and relax, helping you control the release of urine and stool. Additionally, the pelvic floor supports sexual functioning and allows for proper arousal and sensation.
Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when the muscles in the pelvic floor weaken or don’t function as they should. These muscles can weaken for many reasons, including:
- Aging
- Pregnancy
- Childbirth
- Overuse
- Lifting heavy objects
- Constipation
- Underuse
Our experts recommend pelvic floor therapy to patients struggling with pelvic dysfunction. This form of therapy can alleviate many uncomfortable symptoms and improve other health conditions that can occur when the pelvic floor muscles lose their strength.
What is Emsella?
Emsella is a form of pelvic floor therapy that uses a combination of advanced treatment technologies to stimulate muscle contractions. By sitting on the Emsella chair, patients can strengthen their pelvic floor muscles while fully clothed. No incisions, no lasers, no downtime.
Emsella emits high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to deliver the equivalent of 11,000 kegels (pelvic muscle contractions) in one 30-minute treatment session. In addition to contractions, Emsella delivers targeted radiofrequency (RF) energy to re-educate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles by improving their tone and endurance.
How Emsella Treats Common Pelvic Floor-Related Conditions
Emsella is a safe and effective form of pelvic floor therapy that has helped countless InterveneMD patients take control of their health. Here’s a brief overview of how Emsella in Charleston, SC addresses some of the most common conditions related to weakened pelvic floor muscles.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a partial or complete loss of bladder control that often causes individuals to leak urine. This condition is most common in adults who have weakened pelvic floor muscles, often brought on by vaginal childbirth, menopause, or aging in general.
There are multiple variations of urinary incontinence, including:
- Stress incontinence – Urine leakage caused by activities that exert pressure on the bladder, including laughing, coughing, sneezing, and some forms of exercise.
- Urge incontinence – The sudden urge to urinate, often followed by involuntary bladder leakage. Characterized by the frequent need to urinate, including throughout the night.
- Overflow incontinence – Constant urine leakage or dribbling caused by the bladder’s inability to empty completely.
- Mixed incontinence – Multiple forms of urinary incontinence that occur at the same time. Most often refers to a combination of stress and urge incontinence.
By strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, Emsella helps patients regain control of their bladders and regain peace of mind. And the numbers speak for themselves! In clinical studies, patients saw a 64% improvement in urinary incontinence symptoms after completing their Emsella treatment plan.
Lower Back Pain
If you’ve been coping with lower back pain but can’t find the root cause, pelvic floor dysfunction could be to blame. This is because the pelvic floor muscles stretch from the pubic bone at the front of your body all the way back to your coccyx, or tailbone.
Persistent pain in the tailbone, also referred to coccydynia, is often linked to weakened pelvic floor muscles, especially among women. In a 2018 study, nearly 50% of women with pelvic pain also presented with coccydynia and higher rates of back muscle spasms.
Our experts recommend Emsella in Charleston, SC to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and alleviate lower back pain. Many of our patients have been able to achieve pain relief and enhanced well-being in as little as one Emsella treatment session.
Sexual Wellness
Sexual dysfunction prevents a person from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. This condition affects both men and women in the form of erectile and generalized sexual dysfunction.
Erectile Dysfunction in Men
Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is characterized by the inability to achieve and maintain an erection firm enough for sex, affecting nearly 30 million men in the United States alone.
Erectile dysfunction is also linked to the pelvic floor muscles. A hypertonic pelvic floor occurs when the pelvic floor muscles are constantly spasming or contracting. This limits their ability to relax and causes a variety of sexual issues, including:
- Pain during sex
- Inability to achieve an orgasm
- Discomfort after sex
- Pain with erection
Fortunately, Emsella in Charleston, SC, can minimize these symptoms by improving circulation and stimulating the pelvic floor muscles. Emsella has also been shown to improve stamina and sexual endurance, helping you manage erectile dysfunction and regain your confidence.
Sexual Dysfunction in Women
Sexual dysfunction in women manifests itself in a variety of ways, including:
- Inability to achieve an orgasm
- Irritation
- Discomfort during intercourse
- Decreased sexual satisfaction
- Pelvic pain
Similar to erectile dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction is an under-reported condition that affects more women than many might realize. In fact, according to one survey’s findings, 46.2% of 185 women reported dealing with the symptoms of sexual dysfunction.
To combat sexual dysfunction and its symptoms, Emsella stimulates, contracts, and tightens the pelvic floor muscles. At InterveneMD, we take pride in helping women restore confidence and enhance their intimate wellness by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles with Emsella.
Who is not a good candidate for Emsella?
Though Emsella is a great option for most patients wanting to address pelvic floor dysfunction, it isn’t for everyone.
We cannot perform Emsella on patients who are pregnant or have a metal implant, including IUDs. Our experts also do not recommend Emsella for patients who have recently had surgery in or around the treatment area.
We recommend consulting your provider about alternative treatments if you have one or more of the following:
- Bleeding disorder
- Pulmonary insufficiency
- Hemorrhagic conditions
- Severe urinary incontinence
- Severe sexual dysfunction
- Any condition that might be worsened by muscle contractions
The Emsella Treatment Process
Ready to treat your pelvic floor dysfunction with Emsella in Charleston, SC, but aren’t sure where to start? Here’s a sneak peek into the treatment process at InterveneMD.
A Comprehensive Consultation
To begin your treatment, you’ll first meet with one of our providers for an initial consultation. At this time, you’ll have the opportunity to describe your symptoms and health concerns. Your provider may also ask about your medical history and any medications you’re taking to determine if Emsella is right for you.
If your provider decides Emsella is your best option, the two of you will work together to create your personalized treatment program. From here, your provider will explain how Emsella works and give you the opportunity to ask questions about the treatment process.
Preparations
We recommend avoiding alcohol and tobacco products in the 48 hours leading up to your Emsella appointment. Our experts also recommend staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water to increase treatment efficacy.
On the day of your appointment, be sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing without thick fabric or metal pieces. It’s also important to remove all jewelry so as to not interfere with the treatment technology.
Quick and Easy Treatment
For your treatment, you’ll sit on the Emsella chair fully clothed while it emits HIFEM stimulation and RF energy to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Most patients report feeling slight muscle contractions without pain or discomfort.
Your Emsella treatment session will take 30 minutes to complete. Our experts recommend patients undergo 6 Emsella treatments spaced over a 3-week period to achieve optimal results. We may also recommend additional maintenance treatments after your program is complete,done depending on your unique health and wellness goals.
Post-Care Instructions
After your Emsella treatment, you may feel a slight tingle or mild soreness in the treatment area, but these side effects should subside in the following hours. Otherwise, no downtime is needed after Emsella. You can get back to your busy schedule immediately after treatment!
Our experts recommend avoiding sex and strenuous physical activity for around 3 days after your session with Emsella in Charleston, SC. We also recommend continuing to drink water to speed along the healing process.
Book Your Consultation
Though weakened pelvic floor muscles and the urinary incontinence, lower back pain, and sexual dysfunction that come with can be frustrating, Emsella in Charleston, SC, can help you overcome these symptoms and take on each day with confidence.
Visit our website to learn how Emsella and pelvic floor therapy can help you.
