Throughout a woman's life, events such as childbirth, hormonal fluctuations, and the natural aging process can significantly alter the tone and health of the pelvic floor. This can lead to a decrease in intimacy-related comfort and function. Fortunately, non-invasive technology has revolutionized pelvic health.
At Phelts Chiropractic PC, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. utilizes the EMSELLA chair. While EMSELLA is widely known because it is FDA approved for the treatment of urinary incontinence, it also successfully treats women who want to improve vaginal tightness, lubrication, and comfort.
Maximal Strengthening vs. Manual Kegels
Many women are told to do Kegel exercises to rebuild pelvic tone, but manual exercises often fall short. When discussing the value of EMSELLA treatments vs doing Kegels, the distinction is found in progressive resistance. There is no resistance or load when doing Kegels. Research shows that strengthening muscles, including pelvic floor muscles, requires resistance exercise. As resistance increases, more muscle fibers are recruited, which results in stronger muscles.
Kegels improve strength minimally, because there is no progressive resistance and only a few muscle fibers are recruited and they fire minimally. In contrast, EMSELLA stimulates all muscle fibers to contract maximally for maximum strengthening.
Angiogenesis and Enhanced Comfort
Building this deep pelvic muscle is only the first step. The massive increase in muscle also causes the body to create more blood vessels in the area via a process called angiogenesis. This biological adaptation in turn further increases blood flow to the area, which results in much better arousal and lubrication in women, ultimately restoring comfort and wellness.
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References & Scientific Sources
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HIFEM Efficacy: Clinical study confirming that HIFEM technology is significantly more effective than traditional methods for strengthening pelvic floor muscles.
Source: PMC - A Comparative Study on the Effects of HIFEM and Electrostimulation
