Erectile dysfunction is a complex condition that can stem from various physical and vascular issues, but one of the most overlooked causes is pelvic floor weakness. The muscles of the pelvic floor are responsible for sustaining blood flow and maintaining structural support during an erection. When these muscles weaken, function declines.
At Phelts Chiropractic PC, Dr. John W. Phelts, D.C. utilizes the advanced HIFEM technology of the EMSELLA chair. While EMSELLA is FDA approved for the treatment of urinary incontinence, the powerful pelvic floor rehabilitation it provides also effectively treats men with erectile dysfunction.
The Angiogenesis Effect: Why EMSELLA Works
When comparing EMSELLA treatments vs doing Kegels, the science is clear. 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.
EMSELLA stimulates all muscle fibers to contract maximally for maximum strengthening. This intense, targeted muscle development triggers a secondary biological response. The increase in muscle causes the body to create more blood vessels in the area via a process called angiogenesis, which in turn further increases blood flow to the area for firmer erections in men.
References & Scientific Sources
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HIFEM vs Electrostimulation: This study found that HIFEM technology was significantly more effective than traditional electrostimulation for strengthening pelvic floor muscles.
Source: PMC - A Comparative Study on the Effects of HIFEM and Electrostimulation
