We are sure you have heard about Kegels, exercises that can strengthen your pelvic floor and reduce urinary issues and sexual dysfunction. But have you heard of Emsella, a non-invasive treatment that provides the same benefits, only much more quickly and effectively?
At Bloom Aesthetics and Wellness by Coastal Carolina Internal Medicine P.A., we recommend 6 to 9 sessions of Emsella for better control of your bladder and better sexual function. Before we compare Emsella to Kegels, let’s first talk about the importance of your pelvic floor and why you need pelvic floor therapy in Jacksonville, NC.
The Pelvic Floor
Your pelvic floor spans from your pubic bone to your tailbone and supports vital organs like your bladder, bowel, uterus (women), and prostate (men). This muscle group assists with bodily functions like:
- Waste removal
- Directing blood flow to the penis or vagina during sexual intimacy
- Vaginal delivery during child birth
There are several factors that can cause your pelvic floor muscles to weaken, one of which is aging. As you grow older, your body loses muscle mass by up to 5% per decade. This causes sexual dysfunction and urinary issues (like leaking urine or always feeling the urge to urinate).
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The best way to restore your pelvic floor is to exercise those muscles. That’s where Kegels and Emsella come in.
Kegels
Kegel exercises are at-home workouts that involve repeatedly lifting, holding, and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles. While this seems simple enough, there is some risk, and performing them wrong may even worsen symptoms or cause pain.
We only recommend doing Kegels after speaking with a healthcare professional or physical therapist who can ensure that you are performing them correctly. However, Kegels are still quite time-consuming and need to be repeated 3 times a day with 10 to 15 kegels per set.
Lastly, it can take a few weeks to a few months to see the benefits from these exercises. Why wait that long when there is another option for pelvic floor therapy in Jacksonville with guaranteed results?
Emsella
Emsella safely and effectively induces up to 12,000 Kegel-like muscle contractions in under 30 minutes using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy. This is far more than you could ever achieve on your own, giving you a powerful workout with no recovery or downtime.
The best part, this pelvic floor therapy requires minimal effort on your end; all you have to do is show up and sit down.
We recommend a series of 6 to 9 sessions for Emsella, with results building on one another as your pelvic floor strengthens. Most patients notice improvements in bladder control and sexual function after their first few sessions.
This treatment is entirely customizable, so we can adjust the settings to a comfortable intensity, making this one of the most relaxed workouts you could ever complete.
Restore Your Pelvic Floor
To learn more about our pelvic floor therapy in Jacksonville, NC, reach out and talk to our team. You can book a consultation or try our online treatment planning tool.
