It’s the movement you dread most: The Wave.

You wave goodbye to a friend, and long after your hand stops moving, the skin under your arm keeps going. We affectionately call them "bat wings," but for many patients, they are a source of real insecurity.

Whether due to aging, weight loss, or genetics, the upper arms are one of the hardest areas to tone. You can do tricep dips until you are blue in the face, but if the skin is loose, the muscle won't show.

At Phelts Chiropractic PC, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. tackles this problem with a two-pronged approach. We don't just build the muscle; we tighten the "wrapper" around it using Emsculpt Neo and ensure your shoulders are stable enough to handle the strength.

The "Deflated Balloon" Effect

Why do arms get flabby? It is usually a combination of two things:

1. Muscle Atrophy: As we age, we lose muscle mass (sarcopenia), specifically in the triceps.
2. Skin Laxity: We lose collagen, causing the skin to lose its snap.

Think of it like a balloon. If you let the air out (muscle loss) and the rubber gets old (skin laxity), it sags. To fix it, you need to re-inflate the balloon (build muscle) and tighten the rubber (restore collagen).

The Solution: Emsculpt Neo (Build & Tighten)

Liposuction can remove fat, but it leaves loose skin. Skin surgery leaves a long scar. Emsculpt Neo is the only non-invasive solution that addresses both issues at once.

• Re-Inflate the Muscle: The HIFEM energy induces rapid, deep contractions in the biceps and triceps. This builds the muscle fibers, filling out the volume of the arm naturally.
• Shrink the Wrapper: Simultaneously, the Radiofrequency (RF) heats the skin layers. This stimulates new collagen and elastin production, tightening the sagging skin so it hugs the new muscle definition.

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The Phelts Difference: Shoulder Stability (AK)

You cannot build a strong house on a shaky foundation. In the case of your arms, that foundation is your shoulder blade (scapula).

If your rotator cuff muscles are weak or inhibited, your brain will limit how much power your biceps and triceps can generate to protect the shoulder joint.

Dr. Phelts uses Applied Kinesiology to unlock your arm strength:

1. The Test: We test the rotator cuff, biceps, and triceps muscles (Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) to ensure they are stabilizing the joint correctly.
2. The Fix: If there is inhibition (common from desk work or old injuries), Dr. Phelts uses AK to reset the neuromuscular connection.
3. The Results: With a stable shoulder, your Emsculpt Neo sessions become more effective because your nervous system allows the arm muscles to contract at their full potential.

Complete Regenerative Care: EMSELLA & EMFACE

A toned body deserves a healthy foundation and a youthful face.

• EMSELLA (Foundation): Just as the shoulder stabilizes the arm, the pelvis stabilizes the spine.
  • The Benefit: It effectively treats men with erectile dysfunction and women who want to improve vaginal tightness, lubrication, and comfort. It also treats patients with fecal or urinary incontinence.
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• EMFACE (The "Upper Arm" for the Face): Sagging doesn't just happen on the arms.
  • The Benefit: EMFACE uses the same technology to lift sagging cheeks and jowls. It is also FDA-cleared for the treatment of TMJ, relieving stress while you rejuvenate.
  • Book Your EMFACE Consultation

Sleeveless with Confidence

Summer is coming. You don't have to hide under cardigans or long sleeves. Tighten the skin, build the muscle, and wave hello to your new arms.

Ready to sculpt your arms?

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References

1. HIFEM for Arm Toning: A clinical study using MRI evaluation showed that HIFEM treatments on the arms resulted in a simultaneous increase in muscle mass and reduction in fat, effectively contouring the biceps and triceps.
   Source: PubMed - MRI evaluation of arm contouring with high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology
2. Radiofrequency for Skin Laxity: Research validates that Radiofrequency (RF) energy induces thermal stress in the dermis, causing immediate collagen contraction and long-term remodeling (neocollagenesis), which tightens loose skin.
   Source: PubMed - Radiofrequency for the treatment of skin laxity: mith or truth
3. Shoulder Stability and Arm Strength: Biomechanical studies confirm that rotator cuff stability is a prerequisite for generating force in the prime movers of the arm (biceps/triceps); inhibition in the shoulder reduces distal arm strength.
   Source: PubMed - The role of the scapula in the rehabilitation of shoulder injuries